Vintage dictionary USSR prison gangsters slang gestures criminal tattoo

Description: We offer you a unique book: Handbook of Soviet prison slang and gestures, as well as criminal tattoos.The book was published in the USSR in 1991.It consists of 170 pages, the cover is soft, with traces of scuffs from time to time. All pages.The book consists of sections:Section 1 - Prison Words and Expressions (Pages 3-123)For example:- "hit the ears" - to expel from the criminal environment;- "twenty five" - a criminal investigation detective;- "get into the loop" - arrested.Section 2 - The Meaning of Criminal Gestures (Pages 124-129)For example: putting fingers on your eyes or shoulder is a warning that a police officer is nearby. Fold the palms of the hands in the shape of the letter "T" - a warning about serious charges.Section 3 - criminal tattoos and their meaning (pages 130 - 147)For instance:- skull tattoo - the owner of such a tattoo was sentenced by the Soviet court for a crime to death, but was then pardoned;- lighthouse - soon freedom;- a tattoo depicting two angels and a church cross - the owner is the leader of a criminal group- beehive - the owner of such a tattoo - homosexual- rose with thorns - owner - lesbian- The church is the owner of a safe cracker. The number of church domes indicates the number of criminal charges.Section 4 - tattoos on the fingers of Soviet prisoners (pages 148-160)Section 5 - the meaning of criminal tattoos in the form of abbreviations.The book was published as a reference manual for police officers and students of special educational institutions.Very rare !!! Shipping – registered air mail !100% OLD USSR ORIGINAL !Very good collection option Will combine shipping PLEASE, SEE THE PICTURES.Have a good shopping !

Price: 120 USD

Location: Europe

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