Mervyn Mitton Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have not seen a copy yet - however, my PICA magazine (Police Insignia Collectors' Association) has a write-up for a new book on Truncheons and Tipstaffs. Called 'Truncheons - an unequal match' the book deals with many aspects of police collecting. He points out that this is the first major work on Truncheons and Tipstaves for over 29 years - which was when my book 'The Policeman's Lot' came out. I knew the author Alan Cook when he was a chief Inspector with Essex Constabulary and paid a visit to my Bournemouth flat to view my collection. He is a pleasant and knowledgeable person with a very great interest in his subject. I am sure this will be a valuable addition for the keen collector - there are so few researched books on overall Police History. I am adding his notice regarding the book, which appeared in the PICA magazine. You can order from this - or, contact him for further information. Please mention that we featured this on GMIC. Mervyn http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2014/post-6209-0-94235100-1398334511.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Is anyone planning to order a copy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Shepherd Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Is anyone planning to order a copy ? I have a copy Mervyn. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Mervyn, Looks like an interesting book, I do believe I will order one. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I've just ordered a copy. Looks like a fine book. Thanks for the heads up, Mervyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcdogberry Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have just received a signed copy from Alan Cook the author. I thoroughly recommend the book because it is a continuation of the subject of truncheons and tip-staves with a considerable amount of valuable research. The book is sumptuous and beautifully illustrated. A must for collectors to put alongside Mervyns book. pcdogberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 pcDogberry - kind comments to both of us - thankyou. I hope sales are going well for him - I was planning to do a review on this Forum. Unfortunately I haven't seen a copy - may I invite you to do such a review. We can place it on the book section - which is below the Lounge - and also on this Forum. Best wishes Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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