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for sale$100 BARGAIN: best old gambling supply catalog

I saw this on eBay and couldn't resist buying it again. I have one in my permanent collection of over 50 gambling supply catalogs. I thought I was doing someone a favor yesterday when I offered it here for $130. Well, this is the last offer -- $100 delivered. The catalog is not only extremely detailed/informative, it is also quite rare. They show up on eBay every other year or so.

It is old (1929), though others are older. It is valuable, though others are more pricy. Still I consider this the best vintage American gambling supply catalog because of the wealth of information in it -- both honest and crooked. I needn't say anything, just look at the 4 sections Table of Contents below! It is dated "copyright 1929" on the first page inside. 160 pages in good condition (see about the tear below). You also get the order form and reply envelope. This is a bargain at $100 delivered. Return privileges. PayPal OK.

There are about 6 chip and chip-related pages. One page has roulette markers. Don't buy it for the chip stuff; buy it for all the other things in it. Lots of crooked dice and cards stuff.

This is an old H. C. Evans & Company catalog from 1929. This company was established in 1892 and was the world's largest supplier of casino supplies, trade stimulators, carnival supplies, shooting galleries, etc.

This catalog lists hundreds of items for casinos, amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, and shooting galleries such as dice, poker cards and chips, game tables, raffle wheels, targets, and much more.

The catalog measures about 8.75 inches by 6 inches and has 160 pages. There is a V shaped tear on the cover and through page 10, though the tear does not interfere with any of the text! Binding is tight. No loose, missing, torn or written on pages. The catalog retains the original envelope and blank order form.










Robert

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for sale$100 BARGAIN: best old gambling supply catalog
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SOLD to Richard -- $100

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