Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Published by Doubleday, Doran & Co, 1930
Seller: PONCE A TIME BOOKS, SANTA BARBARA, CA, U.S.A.
0 Very good. No dust jacket. Light scuffing to ends of spine, corners are lightly worn pages lightly toned.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 28.24
Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Harper And Brothers, New York, 1934
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. B/W Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. Single Issue In Original Wrappers. Light Wear, Bright, Foxing On Foredges,Small Abrasions On Surface Of Spine Panel. Subscription Postcard Laid In Loosely.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258525542 ISBN 13: 9781258525545
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC 12/7/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258525542 ISBN 13: 9781258525545
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Crucibles Of Crime: The Shocking Story Of The American Jail. Book.
Published by Popular Library., USA, 1959
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. James Trembath GGA (Good Girl Painted Cover) (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher. 192 pages. Selections from the Nation's best wits. >>Minor edge creasing to covers. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Book.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258525542 ISBN 13: 9781258525545
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Sexology Magazine, New York, 1952
Seller: Cat's Cradle Books, Archdale, NC, U.S.A.
Ephemera. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Soundly stapled binding. Pages clean, tanned. Wrappers tanned with light edge wear, light handling wear, overall light shelf wear. Contents: Gernsback, Phantom pregnancy. Podolsky, The mind of the peeping tom. Partington, Don't worry about the first night. Mozes, Premature birth - causes and cure, part 1. Fishman, The sex criminal, chapter 8. . Questions and answers, sexological news, so they say, scientific sex notes. Branson, Should couples "in trouble" marry? Russo, Body hair aesthetics. Secor, Sex life of the Chippewa Indians. Peck, Parallels between human and animal sex life. Questions and answers, book reviews, sexological news, so they say, scientific sex notes. ; Line drawings, photographs; 7.5" (19 cm) tall; 64 pages.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 34.99
Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by National Library Press, 1934
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Book shows some shelf & handling wear, including minor edge wear and cover scuffing. Pages are slightly worn and tanning. Interiors are intact with unmarked text/pictures. Good reading copy.
Published by Inside Detective/ Dell/ RGH Pub.), 1942
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: GOOD+. GGA (Good Girl Painted Cover) (illustrator). INSIDE DETECTIVE (Inside Detective/ Dell/ RGH Pub.) 1942; June (KNOCKOUT GIRLS; PHOTO Cover;CONTENTS = Police alertness Saves a Life b; Who Killed Susan Reigh? by Joseph Fulling Fishman; Knockout Girl Racket by Francis J. McCarthy; One Lady Fling - and Death! by Edwin Baird; Bride Not Wanted by H.M. Hughes; From the Pulpit to the Big House by Alan Hynd; Jealousy Ambush! by David Robinson George; Heroes of he Hacks by Robert Eichberg; Where is the Bride's Body? by Harrison T. Carter; >>>> Interior page edges are Tanned, Fragile and chipping at upper right corners inside, cover creasing, shelf wear to covers Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall TRUE FIRST Edition MAGAZINE Format Thus. Book.
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2021-09, 2021
ISBN 10: 1013465830 ISBN 13: 9781013465833
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
US$ 24.50
Quantity: 10 available
Add to basketPF. Condition: New.
Published by Red Star News Co., NY, 1939
Magazine / Periodical
Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Vol. CXXX, No. 4. Pulp magazine. Cover art by Emmett Watson for "The Magic of Kadjawo" (novelette) by William Brandon. Includes "Summer's Ending" by H. G. Winter; "Illustrated Crimes: Duchess of Diamonds" by Stookie Allen; "Death Can't Wait" (novelette) by Frederick C. Painton; "The Corn Whiskey Murders" by Wyatt Blassingame; "I'll Get Him, Boss" (novelette) by H. H. Stinton; "The Mystery of the Disappearing Box" by Joseph Fulling Fishman; "Hounds of Despair" (pt. 6 of 6) by Judson P. Philips; "The're Swindling You!" (Feature) by Frank Wrentmore; "Solving Cipher Secrets" (Feature) by M. E. Ohaver; "Flashes from Readers". Illustrations uncredited. Very nice but for corner loss at lower front foredge and minor wet spot near same; tanning; rubbing. Magazine.
Language: English
Published by The Red Star News Company, Publisher, New York, 1932
Seller: Raymond Tait, Beccles, SUFFO, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 20.59
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketMass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Contains 'The Bird in the Hand' by Gardner; 'More Than Satisfied' by Maxwell; 'The Big Boob' by Van de Water; 'Arrest on Sight' by Weadock; 'Oil Doom' by Hawkins; 'Old Calamity Lays a Ghost' by Fishman; 'Man of Prey' (Part 2 of 5) by MacIsaac; 'The Twenty-Six Heads' by Sneddon; 'Illustrated Crimes' by Allen; 'Murder on the Yukon Trail' by Wyville; a narrative crossword puzzle by Tingley and 'Solving Cipher Secrets' by Ohaver. Light chipping around the edges of the front and rear covers. The spine is worn with quite a bit of surface and edge wear, a three inch tear along the edge next to the front cover at the top with an inch missing from the surface at the bottom and two inches missing at the top. Browning to the pages but they are generally otherwise unmarked. Illustrations at the beginning of each story. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.
Language: English
Published by Harper And Brothers, New York, 1933
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. B/W Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. Single Issue In Original Wrappers. Light Wear, Bright, Foxing On Foredges, 3/4" X 1/" Chip At Center Of Top Of Front Panel.
Published by Quinn Publishing, Buffalo, NY, 1952
Magazine / Periodical
SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 1, No. 1. First issue. Edited by James L. Quinn. Cover art is uncredited. Includes "This Is Strange" (editorial); "Prophet Without Honor" by Lewis Thompson; "The Nine Clean Seals" by T. M. Williams; "Mystery of the Bell Witch" by William T. Brannon; "Fires of Love" by Joseph Fulling Fishman; "The Man Who Swindled Himself" by Charles Boswell; "Mystery of the Mary Celeste" by Tony Field; "How Andrew Jackson lost His Head" by Jay Hemming; "The Tragedy of Madeline Webb" by John Iverson; "The Tichborne Mystery" by Dwight Manners; "The Man Who Sold His Head" by Pete Schulman; "Bones of Contention" by Charles Markham; "The Artfull Forger" by Leslie Cameron; "The Poisoner of Lambeth" by Charles Boswell; "The Prowess of Big Jim Humble" by Henry Lawrence. Upper rear foredge corner light dampstaind with tears to last few pages and small loss to cover; spine fading; pages tanned. Book.
Published by Harpers Magazine, 1933
Seller: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical
magazine. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. very good condition SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; NOVI006922; pages 6x9; 11 pages; 4 b/w photos.
Published by Harpers Magazine, 1933
Seller: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical
magazine. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. very good condition SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE ARTICLE; NOVI006915; pages 6x9; 11 pages; 3 pages approximately 10x14, image available on request,
Language: English
Published by Harper And Brothers, New York, 1933
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. B/W Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. Single Issue In Original Wrappers. Near Fine, Bright And Clean, No Marks, Foxing On Foredges. Pretty Clear Why Called It "The Depression".
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258525542 ISBN 13: 9781258525545
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
US$ 46.13
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1258525542 ISBN 13: 9781258525545
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
US$ 51.46
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New.
Language: English
Published by Fictioneers, New York, 1950
Seller: Clayton Fine Books, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good in original wrappers with edgewear.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 21.69
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a stark exposÃÂ of the deplorable conditions plaguing American jails in the early 20th century. The author, a seasoned prison inspector, takes readers on a harrowing journey through the dark underbelly of the American justice system, shedding light on the inhumane treatment of inmates, both convicted and awaiting trial. Through vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, the book unveils a grim reality of overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, rampant disease, and a pervasive culture of neglect and indifference. The author meticulously documents the appalling state of jails across various states, from the infamous Sing Sing prison in New York to the overcrowded facilities of the Southwest, exposing a system that fosters rather than reforms criminal behavior. Beyond the graphic portrayals of physical degradation, the book delves into the psychological and moral consequences of confinement in such environments. It challenges societal complacency and calls for a reevaluation of the very purpose of incarceration, advocating for a more humane and rehabilitative approach. The author's insights into the failings of the American jail system remain relevant, urging us to confront the enduring challenges of criminal justice and to strive for a system that upholds human dignity and promotes true rehabilitation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: English
Published by Popular Publications, Toronto, 1944
Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Black Mask August 1944 Canadian Variant. Featured stories include Richard Sale "No Time for Mercy," Arthur Leo Zagat "Taps at Eleven," Joseph Fulling Fishman "Death in the Heart of New York," J. Lane Linklater "Golden Ghosts," Stuart Towne "The Man with the Radio Mind," Clive F. Adams "Decoy (part V)," Fredric Brown "Little Lost Boy," Paul Ernst "Larceny Gesture." Some of these stories appeared earlier in Detection Weekly in 1941. Light edgewear. In very good condition.
Published by London : John Lane, 1935
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Corners bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xii, 256 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 22 cm. Notes; Appendix: Suggestions for installation of industries in jails, with a study of industries in eleven Pennsylvania jails: p. 191-214. "English edition first published in 1935"--Verso of t.p. Contents; Includes an introductory essay by Ernst Toller on The sexual life of prisoners. Subjects; Prisoners Sexual behavior. Convict labor. Sex in prison. Prisons United States. 1 Kg.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Sep 2021, 2021
ISBN 10: 1013465830 ISBN 13: 9781013465833
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Published by London : John Lane, 1935
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Corners bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xii, 256 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 22 cm. Notes; Appendix: Suggestions for installation of industries in jails, with a study of industries in eleven Pennsylvania jails: p. 191-214. "English edition first published in 1935"--Verso of t.p. Contents; Includes an introductory essay by Ernst Toller on The sexual life of prisoners. Subjects; Prisoners Sexual behavior. Convict labor. Sex in prison. Prisons United States. 1 Kg.