Spina Captain (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The Hardy Boys' Detective Handbook by Franklin W. Dixon, with Captain D. A. Spina. Published by Grosset & Dunlap, circa 1967 (copyright 1959). Picture cover hardcover in Good condition, with edge wear and name written inside. This classic guide features real-life detective techniquesfrom fingerprinting to surveillanceand was created to bring authenticity to the famous Hardy Boys mysteries. A unique addition to any vintage children's or detective fiction collection.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Revised edition. 8vo; [x] , 214 pages, pictorial cloth "This manual is written in story form, based on actual cases. Each chapter illustrates one or more of the latest techniques used by all progressive professional investigators - Foreword by Capt. Spina. Soon after this publication, Capt. Spina was indicted for criminality ( he was eventually acquitted). He was replaced in the next edition, Revised, by FBI agent William F. Flynn. This text is abridged from the original,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Offers "authentic detective methods for solving mysteries" in an attempt to entice young people into the exciting world of police science. Written in consultation with Police Captain D. A. Spina, with nearly 100 drawings & diagrams throughout the 248 pages of text. The book is written like a Hardy Boys story, based on actual true crime cases. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1959, this is the Picture Cover Edition with the Hardy Boys on the front cover shaking the police captain's hand. Condition is VG: very clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages creamy white & modestly tanned, unmarked save for noticeable foxing to all outside edges of text block. Some rubbing to extremities, heavier at spine tips & all corners. No DJ, as issued (the picture cover editions never came with one; please see our listing #024593 for a hardcover dust jacketed edition). Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Hard Cover. Condition: G. Reprint. 214pp., revised edition. Light soil to outer edges and light creasing from page handling. Pictorial boards have edge/rub wear, blue marker along the edges, light soiling and bump wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 14 x 21 x 2.4cm, wt500g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition First Printing. Offers "authentic detective methods for solving mysteries" in an attempt to entice young people into the exciting world of police science. Written in consultation with Police Captain D. A. Spina, with nearly 100 drawings & diagrams throughout the 248 pages of text. The book is written like a Hardy Boys story, based on actual true crime cases. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1959, this hardcover has brown tweed cloth-covered boards with a darker brown image of the Hardys front & center, brown lettering to spine. Condition is VG-: generally quite clean, with light soil & dust dulling to outside page edges. Interior pages clean & unmarked save for former owner's name to ffep. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Minor rubbing to extremities. the unclipped DJ is just Fair, with old yellowing tape repairs & missing paper from both ends of spin/top outer edges of front cover; protected in nonreflective mylar to preserve what's left. We are also offering a later reissue of this title (#019755), as well as the First Picture Cover Edition in slightly better condition (#025196). Special: order 2 or more books in this series at the same time & take 15% off, 3 or more, 20% off, & only $1.00 extra shipping for each! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.