Galveston Island of Chance
by Frank E. Chalfant
ISBN: 0965956601
ISBN-13: 9780965956604
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Treasures of Nostalgia
Published date: 1997
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Galveston: Island of Chance
Chalfant, Frank E
Houston: Treasures of Nostalgia, 1997. 1st ed. Hardcover. 179 pages. . History of the good ole days of gambling in Galveston County. Much on the clubs and casinos of the Maceo and Fertitta families, Balinese Room, Murdoch's Bathhouse and others. Hundreds of color and b/w photos of buildings, equipment, chips, ephemera and other gambling paraphenalia for the collector. Clubs flourished on the island, as well as the Silver Moon and the Rose Garden in Dickinson. In slick photo boards, no dj as issued. SIGNED by the author. As New/No Jacket. . ( more information) Offered by Schroeder's Book Haven (United States)
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Galveston Island of Chance
Chalfant, Frank E
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.: Treasures of Nostalgia, 1997. HB/none, F, no edition or printing stated, 179 pp. INSCRIBED by Author, says: "To xxxxxxx xxxxxx, 7-23-06, Best Wishes, Frank E. Chalfant". The only book that is a complete chronicle of gambling on Galveston Island, Texas, from 1923 thru 1957. The colorful history of illegal gambling in Galveston, a gambling hotbed of fine casinos when Las Vegas was nothing but a wide spot in the road with some wooden floored bars, which had a few slot machines and table games. The island was run by brothers, Sam and Rose Maceo, along with other family members and in-laws.. Inscribed By Author. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Our Bookshelf (United States)
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