[POLICE / "YORKSHIRE RIPPER" / etc.] a quantity of material ...

Hammer

£600

[POLICE / "YORKSHIRE RIPPER" / etc.] a quantity of material from the personal archive of Commander Jim NEVILL (James Francis Nevill, 1927-2007) comprising (1) a folder of material relating to the "Yorkshire Ripper" case, mostly photocopied newspaper cuttings relating to Nevill being called in to assist the West Yorkshire Police, November 1979; but including a) photos & copy transcripts of the "Wearside Jack" letters. b) 2 typed letters, signed, by Clarice Hamilton, regarding her psychic impressions, incl. a small biro portrait. c) copy of Commander Nevill's 7 page report to Chief Constable Gregory, W.Y.M.P., dated 8th January 1980. (2) personal effects, including his warrant badge, 2 presentation pewter tankards (1 from the C.I.D., 1973, etc.). (3) a file of LETTERS & TESTIMONIALS regarding Commander Nevill's receipt of the Queen's Police Medal, January 1978; incl. t.l.s. Clarence Kelley, Director of the F.B.I., and approx.. 60 other signed letters from top-ranking policemen, politicians, civil servants, newspapermen, etc.[Note: Commander Jim Nevill had a most distinguished career, posted to the C.I.D. & the Flying Squad (including work on the Great Train Robbery, 1963). On being promoted to Commander, he was given overall responsibility for the Anti-Terrorist Squad, (he was seconded to the F.B.I. in this capacity), was head of the Scotland Yard Bomb Squad, was involved with the George Markov "Umbrella Case", and, as seen in this archive, was brought into the Yorkshire Ripper Case. On retirement he was appointed Senior Security Officer of Barclays Bank. He was a Freeman of the City of London].