CHMEL, LADISLAV

Nejslavnesjsi Popravy = The most famous executions

Prague, Petrklic. 2004, 1st CZECH EDITION. (ISBN: 8072291076) Hardcover. Book, The book describes the methods of execution from the Middle Ages to the present day. In the second half of the book, the fates of the executed Czechs are described..during the communist era, or the Czech murderers who were among the last to be executed. illus. [ 6 copies found in WorldCat]. New/New.

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Book number: 045998

Catalogue: Crime & Criminals

Keywords: 8072291076 Czechosovakia Bohemia Crime Capital Punishment Executions Books in Czech Xcze 006 Czechoslovakia Murder Trials

ENGEL, HOWARD

Crimes of Passion : An Unblinking Look at Murderous Love

Toronto, Key Porter Books. 2001, 1st.Can Ed.. (ISBN: 1552633772) Soft cover. Book, "In Crimes Of Passion, Howard Engel examines crimes of passion and criminal law throughout history, considering the origins of the concept of a crime based on passion, and exploring over twenty classic, infamous and still unresolved cases. From media reactions to social and legal issues raised by these crimes, Crimes Of Passion makes for an intriguing coverage."239p. illus bibliography.index. New.

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Book number: 33559

Catalogue: Crime & Criminals

Keywords: 1552633772 Crime Murder Jewish Canadian Writers

FIDO, MARTIN

Murder Guide to London

Chicago, Academy Chicago Publishers. 1993, 1st.US Edition. (ISBN: 0897334000) Pbk. Book, A street by street guide to the places in London associated with famous murders. Pbk.272p. plates bibliography.maps.indexes. Near Fine.

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Book number: 038158

Catalogue: Crime & Criminals

Keywords: 0897334000 London Murderers Murder Crime London

FLEMING, IAN

The Diamond Smugglers

London, Pan. 1964, Reprint. Pbk. Book, "The Diamond Smugglers is a non-fiction work by Ian Fleming that was first published in 1957 in the United Kingdom and in 1958 in the United States. The book is based on two weeks of interviews Fleming undertook with John Collard, a member of the International Diamond Security Organization (IDSO), which was headed by Sir Percy Sillitoe, the ex-chief of MI5 who worked for the diamond company De Beers. The IDSO was formed by Sillitoe to combat the smuggling of diamonds from Africa, where, it was estimated, £10 million (£256,494,923 in 2023 pounds[1]) worth of gems were being smuggled every year out of South Africa alone. The book expands upon articles Fleming wrote for The Sunday Times in 1957. Neat tight vintage paperback.[ G328 ]153p. illus. Paper age toned , Name of previous owner on ffep. Very Good.

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Book number: 043115

Catalogue: Crime & Criminals

Keywords: Africa Diamonds Smuggling Espionage

PROVOST, GARY

Perfect Husband : The True Story of the Trusting Bride Who Discovered That Her Husband Was a Coldblooded Killer

New York, Pocket Books. 1991, 1st US Edition. (ISBN: 0671724932) Hardcover. Book, True crime story of '.the trusting bride who discoverd her husband was a cold-blooded killer" A matchmaking aunt introduced Lisa Paspalakis, daughter of prosperous Greek American businessman in Daytona Beach, Florida to a "nice" young man from Greece. But instead of the apparrent "perfect husband" Kosta Fotopoulos was a thief, pimp and drug dealer who was eventually convicted of his crimes.248p. + 8 pages of plates. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 040591

Catalogue: Crime & Criminals

Keywords: 0671724932 Daytona Beach Florida Crime Murder Greek Community Lisa Paspalakis Fotopoulos Kosta Fotopoulos Greeks in America Sold Zzzzharvardsent