A history of advertising, from the earliest times : illustrated by anecdotes, curious specimens, and biographical notes (1874)
Sampson, Henry, 1841-1891 · London : Chatto · leaf 516
s.—The concourse of persons in Basinghall Streetwas very great; indeed, the street was almost impassable,and everybody seemed desirous of ascertaining the fortunatenumbers. In the gallery the greatest interest was excited,as the various prizes were drawn from the wheel; and assoon as a numbered… … THE LAST OK THE LOTTERIES. LOTTERIES AND LOTTERY INSURANCES. 471 any individual present. The fortunate person was a littleman, who no sooner had learned that his number was agrand prize, than he buttoned up his coat, and coolly walkedoff without uttering a word. As the drawing…
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