AMERICAN POLICE COLLECTIBLES - Dark Lanterns and Other Curious Devices

AMERICAN POLICE COLLECTIBLES - Dark Lanterns and Other Curious Devices

Editorial Reviews
William J. Bratton, former police commissioner - NYPD
"...certainly one of the most informative, in the relatively small genre of books dealing with the evolution of police..."

Book Description
This intriguing and meticulously-researched book examines police equipment of yesteryear. The curious will find it a readable and nostalgic link with the past. Serious collectors will find a wealth of information to identify the age, maker, history, and value of numerous pieces of equipment. The historian will find a trove of new research and original source documents including early patent drawings, advertisements, and more.

AMERICAN POLICE COLLECTIBLES - Dark Lanterns and Other Curious Devices

AMERICAN POLICE COLLECTIBLES - Dark Lanterns and Other Curious Devices,Matthew G. Forte,Matthew, G. Forte,Turn of the Century Pub,0966593839,Antiques/Collectibles,Catalogs,Collectibles,Equipment and supplies,Police,United States,Law Enforcement

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