C. L'Estrange Ewen - Lotteries and Sweepstakes: An Historical, Legal, and Ethical Survey of Their Introduction, Suppression and Re-Establishment in the British Isles

London, Heath Cranton Limited , 1932. First edition. Cloth. A pleasing first impression of this unique history of lotteries complete with the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper. The scarce first edition, first impression of this work.With the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.A fascinating study of the development of early English lotteries, state lotteries, private enterprises, and other notable schemes or achievements, both through its use and misuse. With considerations of its ethics, laws and customs, views of Churchmen and more. Written by C. L'Estrange Ewen, who also wrote 'Witch Hunting and Witch Trials' and 'A History of Surnames of the British Isles&apos. With eight half-tone plates and sixteen line drawings. Collated, complete. Complete with a comprehensive bibliography and index.  In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with fading and minor bumping to the spine head and tail. Dust wrapper is sunned to the spine and chipped to the head. With minor chipping to the tail and a few small tears to the edges. With scattered spotting to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting affecting the first and last few leaves, heaviest to the front of the work. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Good Only.

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