Tontine is a form of gambling - part lottery, part insurance. It begins with the Day the Battle of Waterloo was fought and ends at the closing of the 19th Century. Its cast includes Actors, Kings, Sailors, Artists, etc. It is filled with romance. •1955 Hardcover •Good Condition- These books show wear around the covers. The binding is tight and the pages are secure. The pages are clean with no markings on them. Pages have yellowed with age. Missing dust jackets. See photos. •Ships media mail. Ready to ship in 2-3 business days. #vintage#historicalfiction#fiction#historical#histfic#hardcover#set#setofbooks