Set Reminder2023-02-25 12:00:002023-02-25 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : The Ricky Jay Collection https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/the-ricky-jay-collection-21935 This was Potter & Potter's first sale from the singular, eclectic collection of Ricky Jay, the lauded actor, celebrated sleight-of-hand magician, and noted author, who curated his own extensive collection of magic, circus, and showbiz ephemera.
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Modern Flash Dictionary (The). London: G. Smeeton, ca. 1820s. Publisher?s printed blue wrappers. Engraved frontispiece titled ?The Cadgers Bouzing Ken,? depicting gamblers and other ribald tavern patrons. Engraved title page. Filled with definitions of the argot of thieves and con men, and with two cant songs at rear. [1-3], 4 ? 59, [60 ? 64]. 32mo. Pages dog-eared, a few marginal notes in ink (likely original), wrappers soiled, but very good condition overall for an ephemeral ?wee? book.