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• LOT OF OVER 25 BOOKS ON CONS,
  LOT OF OVER 25 BOOKS ON CONS, SWINDLING, AND SCHEMES.Lot of Over 25 books on Cons, Swindling, and Schemes. 1960s – 1990s. Including Hustlers and Con Men (1976) by Jay Robert Nash, Sting Shift: A Street-Smart Cop’s Handbook of Cons and Swindles (1989) by Lindsay E. Smith, Scams from the Great Beyond (1997) by Peter Huston, Catch Me if You Can (1980) by Frank Abagnale, Jr., Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1976) by John Fisher, Wolves, Widows and Orphans (1967) by Dan Tyler Moore, The Fine Art of Swindling (1966, ed. Walter B. Gibson), Counterfeiting in America (1968) by Lynn Glaser, Confessions of a Promiscuous Counterfeiter (1979) by Robert Baudin, Deceivers and Deceived (1972) by Richard M. Blum, There’s One Born Every Minute (1976) by Harry Blackstone, Jr., Frauds, Swindles, and Rackets (1971) by Robert S. Rosefsky, and many others. Sizes and bindings vary. Condition: generally good to very good.
• DOWNING, C.W. THE CHEATER UNMASKED!
  DOWNING, C.W. THE CHEATER UNMASKED! INTIMATE SECRETS AN...Downing, C.W. The Cheater Unmasked! Intimate Secrets and Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Exposed. Denver, ca. 1920s. Red pictorial wraps, with author’s portrait. Illustrated. 8vo pamphlet. Pages and cover detached from stapling, bookplate on flyleaf, discoloration and chipping on wraps.
• BALL AND CONEMcKinven, John. Ball
  BALL AND CONEMcKinven, John. Ball and Cone. Lake Forest, Ill., ca. 1990. Seamless leather cone with turned hardwood insert, used for the sleight-of-hand trick popularized by Dai Vernon in his Harlequin Act. 7 _ x 2 _Ó. Sold with a McKinven-turned ball (too large for use, intended for a ball vase). Both fine.
• MAURER, DAVID. W. FOUR VOLUMES ON
  MAURER, DAVID. W. FOUR VOLUMES ON CONS.Maurer, David. W. Four Volumes on Cons. Including The Big Con (New York: Bobbs-Merill, 1940; first edition) with dust jacket; The American Confidence Man (Springfield: Thomas, 1974); Whiz Mob (1964; some staining on book cloth); and Language of the Underworld (1981).
• FRAUDS EXPOSED.Comstock, Anthony.
  FRAUDS EXPOSED.Comstock, Anthony. Frauds Exposed. New York: J. Howard Brown, 1880. Publisher’s pictorial brown cloth stamped in black and gilt. Neatly rebacked, gutters reinforced. Floral endsheets. Frontispiece behind tissue, illustrated. Thick 8vo. Cloth rubbed and darkened, marginal chips to a few leaves, else good.
• Nancy Conrad (American b. 1940)
  Nancy Conrad (American b. 1940) "Bend in the Concho" 1986 oil on canvas signed lower right typewritten label "Personal Property of Trammell Crow" en verso 47 3/4 in. x 83 5/8 in.
• CLOWN JUGGLING BALL IN CONES
  CLOWN JUGGLING BALL IN CONES Lithographed tin wears felt outfit lead shoes holds tin cones in hand and performs ball actions when clockwork is activated. 7 1/2'' h. Cones repainted minor holes and staining to suit.
• DECOY. American 1st half-20th
  DECOY. American 1st half-20th century soft wood. Original paint with working touch ups. Glass eyes. Shot scars. 17''l.
• [CHEATING – INSTRUCTIONS] FILE OF
  [CHEATING – INSTRUCTIONS] FILE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SHEETS ...[Cheating – Instructions] File of Instructional Sheets for Crooked Gambling Products. Chicago: A.M.A., ca. 1960s. Approximately three dozen pieces, not including duplication, being instructions, some illustrated or diagrammed, for the application of various cheating-related products from the supplier’s line of marked (daubed), trimmed, and luminous cards; dice cleaners, liquids, powder, and boxes; and more. Many stored in original envelope notated in pen.
• DOUG COFFEY OIL ON CANVAS "TAKING
  DOUG COFFEY OIL ON CANVAS "TAKING THE BAIT"Doug Coffey (American b. 1937) Oil on Canvas "Taking the Bait" , depicting a tabletop still life with hawk, signed upper left Doug Coffey, '84, in thin wood frame Overall 40 in. x 49 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• Jim Consor American, 20th/21st
  Jim Consor American, 20th/21st Century Going South Estimate:$800-$1,200
• After Frederic S. Cozzens
  After Frederic S. Cozzens LYING-TO OFF GEORGE'S BANKS Chromolithograph Estimate:$600-$800
• Mink Stole
  Mink Stole
• Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J.
  Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. pair of carved and painted merganser decoys, each signed "H. Conklin, each approximately 5 1/2"h x 13"l
• PONSIN ON CONJURING.Sharpe, S.H.
  PONSIN ON CONJURING.Sharpe, S.H. (Trans.). Ponsin on Conjuring. London: George Johnson, 1937. Inscribed and signed by S.H. Sharpe. Dark green cloth stamped in gilt. Illustrated. 8vo. Original jacket chipped and stained, book very good.
• COLLECTION OF SCONCES. Condition:
  COLLECTION OF SCONCES. Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• MINK STOLE WITH POCKETS, 17''l.
  MINK STOLE WITH POCKETS, 17''l.
• [CONJURING] COLLECTION OF OVER 50
  [CONJURING] COLLECTION OF OVER 50 VOLUMES.[Conjuring] Collection of Over 50 Volumes. English and American, early to mid-twentieth century. Authors including: Robertson Keene, George Schulte, Tom Sellers, Charles Waller, Hereward Carrington, Harry Latour, Brunel White, Donald Holmes, J.F. Orrin, Jasper Maskelyne, Harlan Tarbell, John Mulholland, Walter Gibson, Oswald Rae, Louis Nikola, Ellis Stanyon, David Devant, W.J. Hilliar, A. Roterberg, and others. Mostly clothbound 8vos, illustrated. Condition: generally very good.
• HURLEY CONKLIN HOODED MERGANSER
  HURLEY CONKLIN HOODED MERGANSER DUCK DECOYSHurley Conklin (1913-1991), Manahawkin, NJ, pair of carved and painted hooded merganser duck decoys, with relief carved wings, branded, 13 1/2" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of
  MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of Jonesport Maine. In swimming position with its head turned left.
• Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) The
  Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) The New Calf Silver gelatin print ca 1910 signed but covered by matte with label on verso from Walt Burton Galleries; 8 x 10 in.
• William Hollingsworth
  William Hollingsworth (American/Mississippi 1910-1944) "Conscience" watercolor on paper signed lower right titled on mat and en verso sight 11 1/2 in. x 8 in. matted and framed. Note: Sold to benefit the Scarsdale Woman's Club New York.
• LEHMANN CAPTAIN OF KOPEVNIK Germany
  LEHMANN CAPTAIN OF KOPEVNIK Germany scarce example the company redressed its sailor toy and re-outfitted this toy to resemble the scam artist cobbler who stole treasury money in similar suit in 1906 clockwork mechanism. 7 1/2'' h. Missing lead money bag. (VG Cond)
• Bill Conant ''Trying His Luck''
  Bill Conant ''Trying His Luck'' Acrylic on Canvas Framed 22''x26''
• John P. Cowan
  John P. Cowan (American/Tennessee, b. 1920; Active Texas) "Sneakin' In", watercolor, sight 21-1/2" x 29-1/2", signed and copyrighted by the artist lower left, verso retains gallery label "Meredith Long & Company, Houston, TX". Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann.
• “INCOG”, PSEUDO. HOW GAMBLERS
  “INCOG”, PSEUDO. HOW GAMBLERS CHEAT.“Incog”, pseudo. How Gamblers Cheat. N.p., ca. 1900s. Publisher’s dark gray wraps. 32mo. 20pp. Minor bending of top corners, ageing to pages as expected, else a very good copy. Uncommon.
• HURLEY CONKLIN PREENING BLACK
  HURLEY CONKLIN PREENING BLACK DUCK DECOYHurley Conklin (1913-1991), Manahawkin, NJ, carved and painted preening black duck decoy, with relief carved wings, branded, 15" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Very good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• Laing Style Swan Decoy sleeper
  Laing Style Swan Decoy sleeper position, tack ey
• Fur coat estate of Jeanne Millett
  Fur coat estate of Jeanne Millett needs relining.
• Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) The
  Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) The Teddy Bear Silver gelatin print ca 1908 signed but covered by matte with label on verso from Walt Burton Galleries; 5 x 7 in.
• COLLECTION OF SIX ASSORTED
  COLLECTION OF SIX ASSORTED CONTEMPORARY DECOYSCollection of Six Assorted Contemporary Decoys , one by W.F. Conroy Decoys Jamestown R.I., one signed Capt. Hank Jobes Approx. Lengths 17 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• GROUP OF 16 BOOKS ON CHEATING AND
  GROUP OF 16 BOOKS ON CHEATING AND FRAUD.Group of 16 Books on Cheating and Fraud. Including The World of Graft (1901, inscribed on flyleaf) by Josiah Flynt, The Spider and the Fly (1873, torn flyleaf) by [Henry William Herbert], The Devil and the Grafter (1907, writing on endpaper, some binding breaking) by Clifton R. Wooldridge, Grafters I Have Met (1905) and Twenty Years of Hus’ling (1887, faded pictorial cover) by J. P. Johnson, The Converted Gambler (1887, small drawing on flyleaf) by Mason Long, Sharps, Flats, Gamblers and Racehorses (1914, front and back cover broken from spine) by A. Dick Luckman, Traps For The Young (1890) by Anthony Comstock, among others. Overall condition fair or good.
• CAMERON, JUDSON J. CHEATING AT
  CAMERON, JUDSON J. CHEATING AT BRIDGE.Cameron, Judson J. Cheating at Bridge. Philadelphia: Dorrance & Co., 1933. Red cloth stamped in gilt. Frontispiece. Illustrated with halftone photo plates. 8vo. Good.
• CNPD (Jimmy Cauty, British, born
  CNPD (Jimmy Cauty, British, born 1956)/Vinyl sleeve style envelope stamped 8th Strike Breaker 20 06 07 (unopened), 34cm x 34cm/and James Cauty/The C.N.P.D. Lying, Cheating, Stealing and the Death of Art Volume One/album containing numbered printsARR Artist's Resale Right may apply to the sale of this lot if the hammer price is the equivalent of 1000 Euros or more, incurring an additional fee. For further information please ask Chorley's or visit www.dacs.org.uk
• [Decoy] Coot by Arthur Pellegrin
  [Decoy] Coot by Arthur Pellegrin Houma LA.
• Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) Amos
  Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962) Amos Silver gelatin print ca 1912 with label on verso for Walt Burton Galleries signed but hiddedn under matte; 4.75 x 3.5 in.