The National Police Gazette Illustrated History Book 1972 First Printing

* WHAT IT IS:
The National Police Gazette is an illustrated historical anthology drawn from the famous 19th-century American periodical. The book documents Victorian-era crime, scandal, sport (including boxing), and popular culture through dramatic black-and-white engravings and illustrated reportage.

Edited by Gene Smith and Jayne Barry Smith, with an introduction by Tom Wolfe. Published in 1972 by Simon & Schuster. A visual reference work valued for its raw primary-source imagery and cultural history.
EDITION
• Copyright: © 1972
• Printing: First printing (stated)
• ISBN/SBN: SBN 671-21327-X
* CONDITION:
• Dust jacket present with heavy age toning, staining, and edge wear
• Visible edge tear on first interior page (does not affect readability)
• Interior pages complete and firmly bound
• No missing pages; illustrations remain clear and strong

Condition consistent with age and use.