Set Reminder2024-11-21 12:00:002024-11-21 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Manuscripts https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-manuscripts-21895 Potter & Potter is proud to offer fine books and rare manuscripts in our November 21 sale. We will have important books, including modern firsts, fine bindings, antiquarian, illustrated and children's books, original artwork, maps; as well as fine letters and manuscripts.
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[NARCOTICS]. Narcotics Manual Compiled by The Customs Agency Service for the Confidential and Exclusive Use of Treasury Investigative Agencies. Washington, D. C.: [U. S. Treasury], 1937. 4to. Black and white photographic illustrations on nearly every page. [ii], 1-161 leaves (text and illustrations on rectos only). Approximately 10 ? x 8?. Original printed wrappers. Staple-bound (somewhat worn, soiled, creased, rear wrapper mildly chipped at bottom, ?Slotnik? written on front wrapper in grease pencil, text a bit toned). Near fine. FIRST AND PRESUMED ONLY EDITION OF THIS EARLY GUIDE FOR TREASURY FIELD AGENTS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY NARCOTICS AND SMUGGLING TECHNIQUES.