9780904507164 - Taken for a Ride: History of Cons and Con-men di McCormick, Donald (4 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Foxing to the pages. Small Tears to the Dust Jacket, Slipcase, or cover.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. The con-man is revealed as being a person of imagination, skill and daring - not merely a petty criminal motivated only by greed. Brilliant practical jokers, visionaries and would-be prophets are among their number. The con-man is unquestionably in a class apart from the common swindler. The author presents a diverse and diverting range of cons featuring amongst others : Pope Joan and the Chevalier d'Eon; Edward Talbot; Mary Toft; Count Victor Lustig; Atthur Orton; Smyth-Pigott + many more. With Bibliog. and Index. 224pp. 8vo. h/back. V. lightly browned edges, o/w covers F. in Vg+ dw.

Hardcover / Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. Hardback. The con-man is revealed as being a person of imagination, skill and daring -not merely a petty criminal motivated only by greed. Brilliant practical jokers, visionaries and would-be-prophets are among their number. The con-man is unquestionably in a class apart from the common swindler. The author presents a diverse and diverting range of cons featuring amongst others : Pope Joan and the Chevalier d'Eau; Edward Talbot; Mary Toft; Count Victor Lustig; Arthur Orton; Smyth-Pigott + many more. With Bibliog. and Index. 224pp. 8vo. h/back. F. in F. dw.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.