Twenty-Five Years Of Detective Life

Manchester : John Heywood, 1895. First edition. The authentic memoirs of the legendary Manchester detective, widely thought to be a model for Sherlock Holmes - an unorthodox policeman who relied on a mastery of disguise as well as a network of informers. The man who solved the Manchester Cab Murder, he became the first Superintendent of the Manchester C.I.D. in… Ler mais sobre este item

Manchester, John Heywood, 1895 and 1901. Two volumes, complete. Original green cloth, top edges gilt. Volume one a little rubbed at corners and spine ends, inner hinges cracked, but still tight and sound. Volume two with small mark to foot of front cover, else excellent condition.Detailed reminiscences of police life in Manchester.

GB: John Heywood, 1895. Dark green cloth lettered in gold on spine and with gold armorial devices on front cover. Publisher's name at base of spine. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. Prelims spotted. Top of spinebit worn. Bit cocked. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of… Ler mais sobre este item

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The cases of Jerome Caminada (1844–1914) inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and brought the Manchester detective celebrity. Peopled with characters such as 'Cabbage Ann', 'Bodger' and 'One Armed Kitty', this autobiography, published in 1895,

Paperback / softback. New. The cases of Jerome Caminada (1844-1914) inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and brought the Manchester detective celebrity. Peopled with characters such as 'Cabbage Ann', 'Bodger' and 'One Armed Kitty', this autobiography, published in 1895, paints a vivid picture of a seedy, dilapidated and dangerous Victorian city and its criminal underworld.

Paperback / softback. New.

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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Hardback. New.

Hardback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.