DOBREE, Charles Thomas.

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Gambling Games of Malaya. First edition of this authoritative study, compiled as an aid to magistrates hearing cases on breaches of gaming and betting ordinances. Illustrated by 64 plates, the chapters address lotteries and games played with cards, dice, dominoes, and other paraphernalia.The author (1907-1995) was appointed as superintendent in the Malaya police in 1948 and, at the time of publication, was serving as assistant commissioner.

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