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LESLIE'S WEEKLY Illustrated Newspaper, (New York) dated April 19, 1884. COMPLETE in 16 pages, folio (16 1/2" x 11 3/4").

Featured in this issue is the DOUBLE PAGE image gallery "NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT-FEATURES AND METHODS OF THE SERVICE ILLUSTRATED, WITH PORTRAITS...", containing NINETEEN (19) wood engraved views: "MODEL CELL", "HEADQUARTERS, 300 MULBERRY STREET", "EXAMINING MYSTERIOUS PRISONERS", "SUPERINTENDENT WALLING'S ROOM", "BUREAU OF INQUIRY", "THE ROUGES' GALLERY", "POLICE TELEGRAPH", "DETECTIVES' WAITING ROOM", "DRILLING A SQUAD, TOMPKINS MARKET", "PROPERTY CLERK'S ROOM-RETURNING STOLEN GOODS", "SUPPLY DEPARTMENT", "SCHOOL", "CHIEF CLERK'S ROOM", "DETECTIVE SERGEANT REPORTING", "COMMISSIONER MASON'S ROOM, POLICE HEADQUARTERS", "MODEL STATION", "DORMITORIES IN MODEL STATION", "MATRON WEBB'S ROOM, POLICE HEADQUARTERS", & "WEIGHING PRISONERS". Along the outer edges of the image gallery are a total of FORTY (40) bust engravings of the NYPD Superintendent, Captains, & Inspectors!!

The accompanying 1 1/2 column-long article "THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" reads, "...The entire police force consists of 2,839 men, distributed in the various offices as follows: 1 superintendent, 4 inspectors, 37 captains, 40 detective-sergeants, 144 sergeants, 10 acting-sergeants, 167 roundsmen, 2,357 patrolmen, and 79 doormen. In addition to these t are 19 surgeon, and Matron Webb, of whom more anon...The headquarters on Mulberry Street is a large five-story building, with a marble front, and is entirely occupied by the innumerable offices and rooms of the various departments, including the bureau of Street-cleaning...".

Additional illustrated articles in this issue include: "THE SOUTHERN FOREST FIRES", "THE NEW EL DORADO-THE FIRST WOMAN IN CAMP" (Coeur d'Alene, ID), and MORE!

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION! Some pages have light chipping/outer edge imperfections, affecting blank border only. We unconditionally warrant, without time limit, the authenticity of this 1884 Frank Leslie's Newspaper. We have been dealing in historical newspapers and fine documents since 1974. Dba "Historical Newspapers and Journals." 10 day return privilege. CAREFULLY PROTECTED IN FLAT CARDBOARD PACKAGING. Buyer pays Priority post with Insurance. International post extra. Illinois residents add 8.75% sales tax. **PLEASE NOTE !! We accept checks or money orders. While purchases made by money order are shipped within 48 hours, please allow 10 days for 1st time personal checks to be collected. **We do not accept credit cards or Paypal. We will email the total costs to the successful high bidder. International bidders should be aware of extra post and should contact us, before bidding, for acceptable payment options. (wt1) Org 1884 NYPD New York City Police Dept 19 VIEWS-LARGE!

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