[CRIME—NEW YORK] THE DARK SIDE OF NEW YORK LIFE AND ITS CRIMINAL CLASSES FROM FIFTH AVENUE TO THE FIVE POINTS: A COMPLETE NARRATIVE OF THE MYSTERIES OF NEW YORK CITY. New York: Fred’k Gerhard, 1873. 23 (of 26) original parts, issued semi-monthly (without numbers 1, 18, and 26). Tan printed wrappers (scattered light chipping mainly along backstrips, light staining). Later folding box.
A sweeping narrative overview of crime and criminals in the city, from forgers, thieves, and gambling-houses, to prostitution, murders, and swindling. 8vo. “If this work is to be accepted as truth, then every man, woman, and child in this City, except Friedrich Gerhard, who we believe, is author as well as publisher, must be something very like a fiend” (New York Times, 5 November, 1873). No copies found at auction in parts or book form.