Ben Snipes and the Great Roslyn Bank Robbery of 1892 Plus Diamond Dick and the Infamous Moscow Raid

by Bob L'Aloge

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Sunnyside, Washington USA: BJS Brand Books, 1993 SIGNED; FIRST EDITION. Slightly misleading titles for both stories.The Moscow raid was in Idaho and the Roslyn Bank in Washington. A story of treachery and derring do. In 1892 the McCarty gang led by Diamond Dick fearllessly robbed the gold boomtown Roslyn Bank owned by Ben snipes-the Cattle King of the Northwest-of nearly $100,000 in broad daylight. Through the treachery of 2 women they were caught. Through the treachery of a lawyer they got away. The Moscow Raid story ends book on a humorous note. "nuff said ! Signed and Inscribed to Paul (Montgomery) by Author on title page. Very good copy, notwithstanding the age toning on spine. Maps and illustrations. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Stapled Paper. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.