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The
Devil and the Grafter and How They Work Together to Deceive Swindle and
Destroy Men Women Society and Religion
by Clifton R. Woolridge
This book chronicles
the work of "The Incorruptible Sherlock Holmes of America".
Chicago's Clifton Woolridge was often cleverly disguised (see right)
during his work as a detective, seamlessly blending into crowds and
seedy gambling houses. He sought to catch criminals of all
stripes, including the "Terror of Cities: Reckless and Careless Women
Drivers". Photos in the front of the book show his many
disguises, such as that of 'Heck Houston: Stock Raiser from Wyoming' as
well as the places he had to visit to catch the unsavory denizens of
the underworld.
Book has slight edge wear. Boards rubbed slightly at corners and
spine and dirtied in two places (appropriately) by devil. Front hinge
starting. 1907. $95
Rip
Van Winkle by Washington Irving,
Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
A
beautiful edition of Irving's story lavishly illustrated by Rackham in
49 plates (two missing - no torn pages evident). First US
edition. Top edges gilt. Boards
have edge wear and rubbed at corners and spine. Boards have
one-half inch tear mid spine edge through outer cloth only.
Book has light
mustiness, but no evidence of moisture damage. Interior clean.
Doubleday, Page & Co. 1905.
$450
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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The
Four Seasons Handscroll by Liu Kuo-sung, text by Hugh Moss
This
stunning book contains a nineteen-page accordian-folded painting of the
Four Seasons Handscroll.with an essay by Hugh Moss on the history of
the painting and its place in Chinese art. Jacket has slight edge
wear at spine and corners.
UMBRELLA/ Andamans East International Ltd. 1985
$295
