Michigan State University Libraries

The Mystery of the Wire Loop

Victim Report

Alexander Wicksteed. Ten Years in Soviet Moscow. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head Ltd., 1933.
Last sighted at: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Wicksteed-Spine with Wire LoopThe wire loop as seen with the spine attached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicksteed-Spine with Wire LoopThe top half of the loop barely shows above the textblock, but it does not extend beyond the cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicksteed-Detail of spine with Wire LoopThe wire is twisted on itself for approximately 2 cm and ends in a small loop, approximately 5mm in diameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicksteed-Side view of Wire LoopThe wire is a medium gauge, about .5mm in diameter with no visible coatings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicksteed-Inside view of Wire Loop attachmentBoth ends of the wire are inserted into a signature of the textblock near the head of the book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wicksteed-Detail view of Wire Loop attachmentBoth ends of the wire are inserted into a signature of the textblock near the head of the book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help with the Investigation

If you see the Loop in your library or any book, please let me know. Fill out the online survey or call (517-432-8828) or email (alstrom@msu.edu). Thank you for your help in solving "The Mystery of the Wire Loop."

 

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