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THE POLICEMAN'S LOT

by Mervyn Mitton

Published by Quiller Press. 1st. 1985

Very good condition. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w photos of antique British police equipment including truncheons & tipstaves.

Spine and corners slightly bumped. A few spots to contents, some pages 'stuck' together by damp(?) but easily separated (although some very slight surface paper damage may occur). Price cut wrapper is slightly edge rubbed.

ISBN: 0907621503
Stock no. 1325293

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1 A Short History of Policing in Britain
  • 2 Truncheons
  • Early railways and dates of opening
  • Dates of important riots
  • Hints on collecting
  • 3 Tipstaves
  • 4 Police Lanterns
  • 5 Methods of Alarm-Raising
  • 6 Police Swords and Firearms
  • 7 Leg Irons and Restraints
  • 8 Helmet Plates, Badges, Buttons and Medals
  • 9 Helmets and Headgear
  • 10 Police Uniforms
  • 11 Collecting Items of Police Interest
  • 12 The Colonial Period

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