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Published by The Western News Company, Chicago, Il, 1870
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Softcover. First Edition. Octavo, 9 plates; G; in red chemise, in VG- red slipcase; slipcase spine paneled red leather with gilt lettering; plates in original Fair wrappers; previous owner's name to front of wrapper; black and white illustrated plates; plates clean; CX consignment; shelved Case 1. 1345699. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Published by Western News Company, Chicago, 1870
Seller: White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Full Morocco. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Uncommon to find in the hand-colored version. 8vo. 22.5 by 18 cm. Nine hand-colored plates of light narrative verse of card players avenging themselves on a Chinese cheat. Obviously politically incorrect as it plays into negative stereotypes and distrust of the Chinese who first came to the American West in numbers to build the transcontinental railroad. All plates are first printing except 6, which is the second state. BAL 7246. In this copy the separately issued cards have been mounted onto a light card stock and bound in full blue morocco. The binding is rubbed along the joints, somewhat dry on the spine and has other wear. Tight and clean within.