The Dalton Brothers And Their Astounding Career Of Crime By An Eye Witness. With Numerous Illustrations Reproduced From The Photographs Taken On The Spot

Dalton Brothers

Other works by Dalton Brothers

Publication: Laird & Lee, Publishers, 1892, Chicago

First Edition. 8vo. True first edition published in 1892. Pictorial Wrappers, 220 pp. plus 4 pages of advertisements, four photographs taken after their death, illustrated, facsimiles. The Pinkerton Detective Series No. 6. Six Guns says "Rare." An early account of the Dalton Brothers, with focus on their ill-conceived attempt to rob 2 banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas; resulting in the death of 4 gang members and 4 citizens. Some minor edgewear and some very light general soiling. An unusually bright, tight copy of this rare account, issued only 2 months after the tragedy at Coffeyville. Blindstamp of "A. Williams News Dealer Portage, Wisc" in lower fore-corner of front cover and small stamp of previous owner on upper edge of frontis illustration, title page, and front wrapper. Protected in a clamshell box with title and year of publication in gilt on leather labels on spine.

Inventory Number: 54126