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Faro and rouge et noir the Mode of Playing, and Explanation of the Terms used at both Games; with a Table of the Chances against the Punters, attracted from De Moivre. To which is prefixed, a History of cards.
Date: 1793- E-books
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Red and black or the fates at faro, a serious drama; being a picture of the secret intrigues and delusions recently practiced, by the managers of the French bank, in Philadelphia; with a delineation of the affecting incidents resulting therefrom. Also, characters supporting the banks, &c. designed as a mirror for gamesters, and others who feel a propensity to hazard their fortunes and reputation at the table ..
Date: 1796
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While Lady Buckingham is gambling with her cronies, her husband enters to report the theft of the bank. Etching by James Gillray, 1797.
James GillrayDate: Feb. 2nd 1797Reference: 28524i