Erdnase, S. W. | Card manipulation

Erdnase, S. W.

The Expert at the Card Table (cover title). Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge at the Card Table. [London: Published by the author, ca. 1902]

8vo (197 x 133 mm). Illustrated with over 100 drawings “from life” by Marshall D. Smith; light toning. Green cloth, front cover and spine lettered gilt; spine faded to pale blue.

First edition of this card manipulation classic, continually referenced since its publication by magicians as well as by cheats.

REFERENCE:

Exemplars, p. 86

PROVENANCE:

Hougall Benedict, Ramsgate (signature on front free endpaper dated 14 April 1903) — Roland Winder (ticket on front pastedown)