WILTON George: Fingerprints. History, Law and Romace , Edinburgh, Wm Hodge and Co, 1938 first edition

The author proves that the distinction of first suggesting the use of fingerprints in the detectioon of crime belongs to a Scotsman, Dr Henry Fauls. Scotland Yard acclaimed this discovery which he announced in 1880 as the most powerful weapon in its possession. Includes dramatic traals from Argentina, Ebngland, India, Australia and the United States, concluding with the notorious Buck Ruxton case.317pp, index, illus; ends of spine and corners rubbed, inscription on front fep, titles a little faded, duswrapper browned with a number of chips and small tears but generally complete.Fairly scarcem particularly in dw. VG/G (Book ref. 302)  £30.00

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