From the preface: "THE tales included in this volume possess a remarkable degree of literary merit, which renders no apology necessary for their appearance before the public at this time. The Detective Policeman is in some respects peculiar to England-one of the developments of the last twenty-five years. He differs as much from the informer and spy of the continent of Europe as the modern Protective Policeman does from the old-fashioned Watchman. His occupation is of the most exciting and dangerous character, calling into ...
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From the preface: "THE tales included in this volume possess a remarkable degree of literary merit, which renders no apology necessary for their appearance before the public at this time. The Detective Policeman is in some respects peculiar to England-one of the developments of the last twenty-five years. He differs as much from the informer and spy of the continent of Europe as the modern Protective Policeman does from the old-fashioned Watchman. His occupation is of the most exciting and dangerous character, calling into requisition patient endurance and skilful diplomacy. In ferreting out the legitimate objects of justice, his record is full of "hair-breadth 'scapes," which lend a strong odor of the romantic to his life. We think that the reader, after having perused the following pages, will unite with us in the remark, that the true stories contained therein have never been equalled for thrilling interest by any productions of modern fiction."
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Add this copy of The Recollections of a Policeman to cart. $62.00, fair condition, Sold by Crabtree's Collection rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sebago, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1857 by Wentworth and Co.
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Fair. Tales from the exciting occupation of Detective Policeman full of "hair-breadth 'scapes" lending a strong odor of the romantic. Black embossed binding, gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Ends of spine worn, edge wear, owner name pencil ft flyleaf, title page edges clipped, v-clip at top edge, smudges, pencil scribbles on back endpaper, hinges cracked.
Add this copy of The Recollections of a Policeman to cart. $157.00, fair condition, Sold by Old Book Shop of Bordentown rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bordentown, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1853 by Cornish, Lamport & Co.
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Fair. First edition. 8vo. in red cloth. 238 pp. True tales of a "Detective Policeman" of London who "...is in some repects peculiar to England--one of the developments of the last twenty five years...the record of 'hair-breath 'scapes whcih follow is another verification of the old saying, 'Truth is stranger than fiction'". The binding, while tight with hinges fully intact, is well worn with the spine being chipped and lacking several pieces; covers soiled. The text has some occasional foxing and small stains. Remarkably scarce in first edition.
