Detective Collection (page 10)

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Frontispiece to the The Valley of Fear, in The Strand Magazine. Illustration by Frank Wiles, September 1914

SHERLOCK HOLMES. The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine, October 1903

DETECTIVE AD, 1897. English newspaper advertisement, 1897

The Inspector is a fool. Sherlock Holmes expounds as they leave Scotland Yard
" The Inspector is a fool". Sherlock Holmes expounds as they leave Scotland Yard. Dr Watson walks with him in perfect agreement. October 1953

New Chief Constable of the CID. Superintendent Wensley of Scotland Yard, who has been appointed Chief Constable of the CID ( Criminal Investigation Department ) 3 December 1924

Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Final Problem Strand Magazine, London, 1893.Illustrated by Sidney E.Paget (1860-1908), first artist to draw Holmes

Sherlock Holmes, the detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle in the 1890s, as portrayed by the early English film star, Clive Brook

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1920) Scottish writer. Creator of Sherlock Holmes and of Brigadier Gerard. After a photograph c1900

Edmund William Gosse (1845-1928) English poet and critic. After a photograph c1905

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) English novelist, poet and critic. Friend of Belloc. Roman Catholic convert. Creator of fictional detective Father Brown (1911). Card published 1927

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton s
Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkertons National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left, and Sam Finley in the late 1870s

Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton s
Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkertons National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency was founded by Alfred Pinkerton in 1850

Pinkertons National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency founded by Alfred Pinkerton in 1850

The Adventure of the Final Problem. Sherlock Holmes calling on Dr Watson to ask for his help to defeat his adversary, Professor Moriarty, the Napoleon of crime

The Adventure of the Final Problem. Professor Moriarty leaves Holmes, having failed to persuade him to stop his investigations

The Adventure of the Final Problem. Watson, returning to the Reichenbach Falls, finds the Alpen-stock belonging to Sherlock Holmes, together with his farewell note

(Charles Edward) Howard Vincent (1849-1908) English Conservative politician, lawyer and criminologist. The first director of criminal investigation at Scotland Yard

The Adventure of Silver Blaze. Dr Watson, left, and Sherlock Holmes being greeted at Tavistock railway station by Inspector Gregory and Colonel Ross, right

Awful Apparition Householder reading The Woman in White, the sensation novel by Wilkie Collins, is startled by the appearance of his wife in her nightgown

Sergeant Cuff examining Miss Verrinders boudoir. He laid one lean inquiring finger on the small smear. 1883 illustration for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

Rachel Verrinder telling Franklin Blake, to his amazement, that she saw him taking the Moonstone. Illustration by Arthur Fraser (active 1865-1898) for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (London, 1890)

Sergeant Cuff, right, and Gabriel Betteridge following Roseanna Spearemans footsteps to the Shivering Sands. Illustration by Arthur Fraser (active 1865-1898)

Rachel Verrinder, in front of Godfrey Abelwhite and Miss Clack, making her false confession to her mother that she has pledged the Moonstone to pay private debts

(William) Wilkie Collins (1824-1889), English novelist. Author of sensation novels of mystery and suspense including The Woman in White (1860) and The Moonstone (1868)

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
" The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual" : Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mementoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E

Fingerprints and a Magnifying Glass

Detective in an overcoat and hat taking notes

Man dressed up as private detective

Female detective with a pipe and hat

Front jacket cover of the first edition, 1940, of Raymond Chandlers detective novel, Farewell, My Lovely
CHANDLER: FAREWELL, 1940. Front jacket cover of the first edition, 1940, of Raymond Chandlers detective novel, Farewell, My Lovely, which featured the sleuth Philip Marlowe

LINCOLN / ANTIETAM, 1862. Allan Pinkerton, President Abraham Lincoln, and Major General John A
LINCOLN/ANTIETAM, 1862. Allan Pinkerton, President Abraham Lincoln, and Major General John A. McClernand, photographed at Antietam, Maryland, 3 October 1862, by Alexander Gardner

ALLAN PINKERTON (1819-1884). American detective. Photographed at Antietam, Maryland, in September 1862, while operating under the pseudonym Major E.J. Allen of the Secret Service

ALLAN PINKERTON (1819-1884). American (Scottish-born) detective. Wood engraving, American, 1884

ANTIETAM: OFFICIALS, 1862. American (Scottish-born) detective Allan Pinkerton (seated at left), and other officials from Washington, D.C. at Antietam, Maryland, September 1862

ALLAN PINKERTON, 1862. Pinkerton at Antietam, Maryland, while operating, during the Civil War, under the pseudonym Major E.J. Allen : oil over a photograph, 1862

ANTIETAM: OFFICIALS, 1862. Union officials at Antietam, Maryland, during the American Civil War, October 1862. Seated left to right: war correspondent William R, Moore and detective Allan Pinkerton

UNDERCOVER POLICE, 1870. A female detective plans to elope with a bank robber, and betrays him to a policeman disguised as a servant. English newspaper engraving, 1870

MARKET INSPECTION, 1873. Inspection of Fruit in New York Markets, by Order of the Board of Health. Wood engraving, American, 1873

COAL MINERs STRIKE, 1884. Pinkerton detectives escorting blackleg miners through a hostile crowd of striking miners wives at Buchtel, Ohio, in 1884

SCHOOL INSPECTORS, c1870. Examining students at an American country school, c1870. Contemporary American wood engraving

The game of detective. The game of the wild west. Game of attack

Arabia the equine detective. Motion picture poster for Arabia the Equine Detective shows two men and woman standing next to a horse. Date c1913. Arabia the equine detective

Interpol, Paris, 1960S
A drug-smuggling map of the world, with lines showing the routes by which narcotics are taken from country to country. Date: 1960s

Forensic DNA analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Forensic DNA analysis. Forensic scientist holding a vial containing DNA amplified from a trace amount found at a crime scene. The DNA is the cloudy strand at the base of the vial

Looking for biological stains. Forensic scientist using an ultraviolet (UV) lamp to look for stains of biological origin, such as blood, sweat, semen or fingerprints

Collecting evidence. Forensic officer using a suction tube device to collect evidence from the seat of a car. This tool is used to collect fibres and hairs for later laboratory analysis

Fingerprint analysis. Forensic scientist pointing at fingerprints being compared by characteristic features (square yellow markers)

BORDER PATROL INSPECTOR. An American Border Patrol Inspector reads tracks left by illegal immigrants. Photograph, 1957

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"Unraveling Mysteries: The Enigmatic World of Detectives" Step into the captivating realm of detectives, where brilliant minds like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot reign supreme. From the pages of classic literature to the silver screen, these iconic characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, embodies the quintessential detective with his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases. Whether he's donning his signature deerstalker hat or deducing clues from a reverie-like state, Holmes captivates us with his unparalleled brilliance. Intriguing cover illustrations featuring Christie Poirot add another layer to this mysterious world. With his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive mustache, Hercule Poirot brings a touch of elegance to crime-solving. His presence is as unmistakable as the famous book covers that bear his name. Accompanied by Dr. John Watson in their first-class carriage or observed intently by Watson himself, Sherlock Holmes showcases not only keen observation skills but also a deep bond between two friends embarking on thrilling adventures together. Even beyond fiction, real-life detectives leave their mark. Cid Officers disguised as dockers remind us that solving crimes requires dedication and sometimes going undercover for justice's sake. The artistry of Sidney Paget comes alive through illustrations capturing pivotal moments in detective stories such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze. " These images transport us back in time when mysteries unfolded before our eyes alongside Holmes' relentless questioning techniques. Arthur Conan Doyle's words come alive when we imagine Holmes opening a box containing a single cigar or witness Dr. John Watson observing him tirelessly working on intricate puzzles, and is within these small details that we find ourselves immersed in their world – one filled with suspenseful twists and turns at every corner.