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The Recollections of a Policeman. By Thomas Waters, An Inspector of the London Detective Corps

The Recollections of a Policeman. By Thomas Waters, An Inspector of the London Detective Corps

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The Recollections of a Policeman. By Thomas Waters, An Inspector of the London Detective Corps

by [Russell, William]

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New York: Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers, no. 8, Park Place, 1852. First edition (preceding the London edition by four years). 238 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary half green calf and marbled boards. Front board detached, else very good. First edition (preceding the London edition by four years). 238 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Pirated collection - from "some of our American magazines" - of these detective stories by Russell, preceding the London edition by four years. Queen's Quorum 2; for London ed., cf. Sadleir 3509

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Title
The Recollections of a Policeman. By Thomas Waters, An Inspector of the London Detective Corps
Author
[Russell, William]
Format/Binding
238 pp. 1 vols. 12mo
Book Condition
Used - Contemporary half green calf and marbled boards. Front board detached, else very good
Quantity Available
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Edition
First edition (preceding the London edition by four years)
Publisher
Cornish, Lamport & Co., Publishers, no. 8, Park Place
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1852
Keywords
Detective Fiction
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