The Detectives: Crime and detection in Fact and Fiction - Paperback

Lippincott, 1978, Reprint Edition, assumed first printing; no printing line in book. Originally published in hardcover by Lippincott in 1978. 20 True Crime Case Histories linking various fictional detectives to real-life detectives; including chapters on the Pinkertons, Walter Dew and Francois Eugene Vidoq. Includes numerous black & white photos and drawings. 192 pages. Condition: Very Good +. The spine is square with very slight rubbing on the bottom edge, else is clean. The front cover shows slight pinching on the outside corners and some rubbing. The back cover shows mild rubbing. The pages are white and unmarked. The page edges show a tiny spot on the top edge, else are clean. This book will be shipped after receipt of payment in an archival bag and bubble wrapped in a new box with a USPS tracking number. International buyers: books heavier than one pound (including this one) will require additional shipping charges.