Curiosities of roguery auction gangs 'established business' swindle
Language: English Series: Chambers' Edinburgh Journal ; 1850, 263-267(5)Publication details: 1850Subject(s): Summary: A description of a swindle used by bidders at an auction to buy goods at a knock-down price, and then sell them on at a much higher price.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Archive | London Basement | BASEMENT BOX 1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 140713-1001 |
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| BASEMENT BOX 1 An auctioneer's jubilee Messrs. E. and A. Swain | BASEMENT BOX 1 Auction marts | BASEMENT BOX 1 George Robins Esq. | BASEMENT BOX 1 Curiosities of roguery auction gangs 'established business' swindle | BASEMENT BOX 1 Auctions in London | BASEMENT BOX 1 Auction Mart | BASEMENT BOX 1 [Advertisements for auctions] |
A description of a swindle used by bidders at an auction to buy goods at a knock-down price, and then sell them on at a much higher price.