Author: E. J. Burford
Title: In the Clink: The Story of England&Apos;S Oldest Prison
Description: London, New English Library, 1977. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition of E. J. Burford's fascinating historical study of the oldest "clink" in England. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.This interesting historical work explores the history of the oldest prison in England, which was located in Southwark from the twelfth century until 1780 when it was burnt down. With a varied and gruesome history, the prison was originally used to house the clients and prostitutes from the brothels on the Bankside, before later expanding to debtors and protestants. Written by English historian and author, Ephraim Burford. With sixteen leaves of illustrations to accompany the text and charming pictorial endpapers. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is excellent, with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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