Author: MAURER, DAVID W.
Title: The Big con: The Story of the Confidence Man and the Confidence Game
Description: USA: Pocket Books Inc, 1949. Reprint. Paperback. xiv, 316 [6 ads] pages. "Would you be able to recognize this nimble-witted criminal? How does he operate? Who are his victims? How does he evade the law? What is his status in the underworld? how does he live? You will find the answers to these questions - based solidly upon fact - in this book." - back cover. 3" x 2.5" piece missing from upper corner of front cover. Unmarked with above-average wear. Binding tender but intact. A worthy vintage reading copy of this fascinating work.; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; Confidence Men, Confidence games, Con Men, Scammers, Skulduggery, criminals, Criminology, Criminal Psychology. Fair .

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