Language: English
Published by Carroll & Graf (New York), 1997
ISBN 10: 0786704047 ISBN 13: 9780786704040
Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 20.77
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Add to basketHardcover / Hardback. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First edition. Hardback, 1st US edn. SIGNED. 'New research into hitherto highly confidential files has revealed sensational new evidence which might provide an answer to the greatest conundrum in the history of crime: the identity of Jack the Ripper. This evidence also suggests that for nearly a century, Scotland Yard has been responsible for a cover-up to conceal its incompetence at the time of the murders. On February 11, 1927, a strange old man presented himself at the gates of Britain's Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. Astonished warders quickly hustled him inside. For this was no ordinary visitor, and his involvement in the world's most famous murder case can now be told for the first time. After 9-yrs. of painstaking research, this extraordinary tale will be told.' Illus., Archival Sources, Appendices and Index. 396pp. lge 8vo. h/back. With tipped-in label SIGNED BY JAMES TULLY. As New in dw. Jim Tully was a contributor to the Grey House Books publication 'Who Was Jack the Ripper? A Collection of Present-Day Theories and Observations'. A fairly heavy book which may require additional if shipped overseas. signed by author.
Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 27.70
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Add to basketHardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Hardback, 1st UK edn. SIGNED. 'New research into hitherto highly confidential files has revealed sensational new evidence which might provide an answer to the greatest conundrum in the history of crime: the identity of Jack the Ripper. This evidence also suggests that for nearly a century, Scotland Yard has been responsible for a cover-up to conceal its incompetence at the time of the murders. On February 11, 1927, a strange old man presented himself at the gates of Britain's Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. Astonished warders quickly hustled him inside. For this was no ordinary visitor, and his involvement in the world's most famous murder case can now be told for the first time. After 9-yrs. of painstaking research, this extraordinary tale will be told.' Illus., Archival Sources, Appendices and Index. 396pp. lge 8vo. h/back.From the library of Paul Daniel, ex-editor of the 'Ripperologist' magazine (December 1996 No. 8 - February 2000 No. 27) with his name rubber stamp, and date plus insc. in green felt-tip to bep. Includes various tipped-in book reviews to fpd, feps and beps. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY JAMES TULLY TO PAUL (Daniel). V. lightly browned edges, o/w Nr. F.in protected F. dw. Jim Tully was a contributor to the Grey House Books publication 'Who Was Jack the Ripper? A Collection of Present-Day Theories and Observations'. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas. signed and inscribed by author.