Description: Book Title ~ Fingerprints ~ Fifty Years Of Scientific Crime Detection Author ~ Douglas G. Browne & Alan Brock Foreword ~ Ex~Chief Superintendent Frederick R. Cherrill, formerly in charge of the Fingerprint Bureau New Scotland Yard Publisher ~ George G. Harrap & Co., LTD., London, Toronto, Wellington, Sydney © Date ~1953, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present. Cover ~ Red cloth hardcover with faded gilt lettering on the spine. Number of Pages ~ 224 pages with Index. Illustrated ~ Yes, with some photographs. Book measures about ~ 8 inches X 5 3/8 inches X 1 inch. Condition ~ Good. Faded gilt lettering on the spine. There are some small marks/stains, a small sticker, and some edgewear on the cover. There is a split on on long edge of the back cover (see photo). The name of a previous owner and "87" are neatly written on the front flyleaf. There is a bookplate (?) on the inside back cover (see photo). There are a couple of very thin red marks on the outside edge of about twenty five pages in the back of the book that very slightly bleed onto the margin edge of a few of those pages. Otherwise, the Book is in Good condition! About the Book ~CONTENTSPrologue. How It Works: An Imaginary Case1 In 64,000,000,000Mark Twain & M. BertillonFrom Herschel To HenryThe Deptford MurdersFiction, Fact, & FingersBefore Henry: Cautionary TalesAfter Henry: Growth & ProgressBoth Sides Of The Law - IBoth Sides Of The Law - IIThe Bodies In The LinnMore Faithless StreamsRobbery Under ArmsInternational MiscellanyA Murder A DayVarious EmploymentsTwo Classics Compared I. Glasgow, 1908Two Classics Compared II: Blackburn, 1948A League Of NationsIndex ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This Book would be nice for any Historian, Collector, or for anyone interested in Fingerprinting or History! It would be a nice Gift! (please consider the condition) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE SHIPPING CALCULATOR AT THE BOTTOMor contact us for a quote We will be happy to combine Shipping Charges for multiple purchases that can ship in the same package (for Domestic or International packages) Domestic or International EXPRESS MAIL shipping IS available upon request ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers Please contact us for a shipping quote ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers - Please Note Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's Customs Office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Sometimes your country's Customs Office will delay delivery of your package. Please understand that we have NO control over any delays caused by your country's Customs Office.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I have many more interesting Books, Collectibles, Antiques, and other Stuff in my Ebay Store! Use the Store Search Box above or this Link to My Store - Dixie Cat's Books And Stuff I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES - The more you buy, the more you save!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Restocking Fee: No
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Book Title: Fingerprints
Signed: No
Ex Libris: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Ltd
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1953
Type: Illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Douglas G Browne, Alan Brock
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Crime & Thriller, Engineering & Technology, History
Topic: Crime, Forensics, History of Technology, Reference, Technology, True Crime
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Number of Pages: 224
