GALTON, FRANCIS. Finger Prints. London: Macmillan, 1892. Half-title; 24 figures on 16 plates. 8vo, original plum cloth, spine slightly faded with minor wear at ends, a little wear to fore-corners. FIRST EDITION. PMM 376.

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GALTON, FRANCIS. Finger Prints. London: Macmillan, 1892. Half-title; 24 figures on 16 plates. 8vo, original plum cloth, spine slightly faded with minor wear at ends, a little wear to fore-corners. FIRST EDITION. PMM 376.

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Galton (1822-1911) followed up several earlier suggestions on the use of fingerprints and made a thorough study of the subject. This work led to the appointment in 1899 of a Royal Commission which came out in favour of the adoption of the system by the British police forces. Galton also made important contributions to the study of heredity and genetics.