Seymour, Dale — Antique Gambling Chips

Palo Alto, CA, Past Pleasures, 1998. Revised Edition. Softbound. Blue and color illustrated wraps. 442 pp. profusely illus. in BW. First published in 1985. This revision includes more than 2000 new chips, including hundreds of additional ivory, clay, and mother-of-pearl chips. Also includes "a section on the history of the manufacture of ivory chips used primarily in the United States during the period 1840-1910. The author has called in experts from specific fields to offer new and enlightening details. Illustrations cram nearly every page. Who knew this subject was so detailed?. G+ (Labels and card and few marks as ex-art library, slight wear to edges and corners, interior is clean and bright.) .