LEAVES FROM THE DIARY OF A LAW-CLERK

'Waters (aka William Russell)

Published by J. & C. Brown (London), 1857

About this Item

Hardback. 15 early detective short stories published as an anthology, by the author of 'Recollection of a Detective-Officer', 'Waters' aka journalist William Russell. Contents include : The Diamond Necklace; Edward Drysdale; Malvern versus Malvern; Brother and Sister; A Dark Chapter; Ellen Stephenson; The Wife's Evidence; The Temptress; A Life Assurance; Jane Eccles; The Puzzle; Bigamy or Not Bigamy; The Chest of Drawers; Every Man His Own Lawyer; The Incendiary. 295pp. 12mo. h/back. With the original pictorial fr. and back paper covered card covers (see images), new leather corded sp. with red leather/gilt title label. A Vg. copy of a rare 'Yellow Back' detective fiction title. Seller Inventory # 19574

Bibliographic Details

Title: LEAVES FROM THE DIARY OF A LAW-CLERK

Publisher: J. & C. Brown (London)

Publication Date: 1857

Binding: Hardcover / Hardback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.