Grannan's Pocket Gallery of Noted Criminals of the Present Day, Containing Portraits of Noted and Dangerous Criminals, Pickpockets, Burglars, Bank Sneaks, Safe Blowers, Confidence Men, and All-Around Thieves.
Cincinnati, O. Grannan Detective Bureau Co., 1892. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. Small 8vo. 268pp. Publisher's blind-stamped black cloth boards, smudging, edge wear to spine and corners, cloth split on hinges, edges foxed, pages toned, pencil markings throughout, overall a very good copy.
First published in 1889, this edition was substantially expanded from the previous printings' 80 or so likenesses to hundreds of portraits and histories. These galleries were designed to aid detectives in identifying and capturing criminals. They are bound in black cloth with no titling to remain discreet for the user. This edition was the first to include the classification of Confidence Man (aka con man or con artist).. Item #8767
Price: $650.00