The Games of Roulette and Trente et Quarante as Played at Monte Carlo

5W Victor Silberer. Reprint of the technical chapters from the work “Vom Grunen Tisch in Monte Carlo.” London: Harrison & Sons, 1909. 

Notes

The Games of Roulette and Trente et Quarante as Played at Monte Carlo by Victor Silberer (1909) is a concise and technical guide to two of the most iconic gambling games at the famed Monte Carlo casino. This volume is a reprint of the technical chapters from Silberer’s earlier work, Vom Grünen Tisch in Monte Carlo ("From the Green Table in Monte Carlo"), and is designed for readers seeking a clear, systematic understanding of roulette and trente et quarante. Written with precision, the book outlines the formal rules, table layout, betting procedures, and house advantages, aiming to educate both casual players and serious gamblers. Silberer, an Austrian journalist and gambling expert, presents the material without romanticizing the casino atmosphere, instead offering practical insights and mathematical observations rooted in his direct experience with the games. This edition reflects the structured elegance of early 20th-century gambling literature, where analysis, caution, and fascination with chance converge.

Description

Red cloth binding, blocked in blind stamping to the covers and lettered in gilt to upper board. Floral endpapers. Cloth faded and marked to the edges and spine. Very good condition.