The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Peter Cooke, Gent. For High-Treason

London, Benjamin Cooke, 1696 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this very scarce account of the trial and sentencing of Peter Cook, an English merchant accused and convicted of treason in 1696. Peter Cooke was an English merchant accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow King William III and replace him with the deposed James II, who at the time was exiled in France. Cooke was alleged to have provided financial support to William's supporters.Cook was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was subsequently executed. Chillingly, the judges sentence of hanging, drawing and quartering is printed here.The trial was a high profile event and received much publicity at the time, with some believing that Cooke had been forced to confess under duress.ESTC reference R3080, WING A3757.With the register [A2], B-T2. The imprimatur leaf [A1] has been erroneously bound as the final leaf, rather than the first. Collated, complete.With a Wigan Public Library bookplate to the front pastedown, and a further bookplate, dated July 1907, to the front free endpaper, in which the Earl of Crawford - James Ludovic Lindsay at the time - presents the work to the library. With a blind stamp to the tail of the title page and final leaf, and no further library markings.A fascinating and scarce account of this significant trial. Rebacked, in a full cloth binding with boards laid down and endpapers renewed. Externally, very smart, with some light marks to boards. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Library plates to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Blind stamp to title page and final leaf. Pages age toned, with scattered spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 852F24

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Keywords: King James II King William III Peter Cooke treason King William III None

Substance of the Trials of John Skelton, Neil Sutherland, Hugh Macdonald, Hugh Macintosh, George Napier, John Grotto, Robert Gunn, and Alex Macdonald [with] Notes of Conversations with Hugh Mcdonald, Neil Sutherland, and Hugh Mcintosh

Leith , Will Reid, 1812. Cloth. Two very scarce works regarding murder trials in Scotland during the start of the nineteenth century following the Tron riot in Edinburgh. Two works, bound as one. These two titles regard the trial of several individuals who partook in the Tron riot of Edinburgh. A group of young men, including the Keellie Gang attacked and robbed wealth people who had gathered for Hogmany. A member of the watch, Dugald Campbell, was beaten with sticks and killed. The first work, has the trials of John Skelton, Neil Sutherland, Hugh Macdonald, Hugh Macintosh, George Napier, John Grotto, Robert Gunn, and Alex Macdonald. The aforementioned men committed murder and robbery on the streets of Edinburgh on December 31st 1811 and 1st January 1812. The second work is notes of conversations with three of the men whose trials are mentioned in the first work, Hugh McDonald, Neil Sutherland, and Hugh Mcintosh following their sentencing to death. Of sixty-eight arrests for the Tron riot, five men were sentenced to death. 'Notes of Conversations' is a second edition, 'Substance of the Trials' is a first edition. The conversational notes have been recorded by William Innes, minister of the Gospel. Innes published many sermons. Two very scarce works, which provide insight into criminal trials at the start of the nineteenth century. Both works are hard to find, the first one particularly so, and are not widely institutionally held. Both remain important primary sources for the events surrounding the Tron Riot. Rebound, in a full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, several handling marks to pages. The occasional light spots to pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 685L14

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Keywords: Skelton Hugh Macdonald George Napier John Grotto Hugh Macdonald Alex Maxdonald None

The Tryals of William Ireland, Thomas Pickering, and John Grove; for Conspiring to Murder the King

London, Robert Pawlet, 1678 . First edition. Unbound. The first edition of this scarce account of the trials of three men executed during the hysteria surrounding the Popish Plot. ESTC Citation No. R2719. Wing T2268With the register [A2], B-Y2. Collated, complete. Retaining the licence to print leaf. With catchwords 'quire' and 'suance' to pages 9 and 10.A very scarce pamphlet regarding the Popish Plot, a fictitious conspiracy that gripped England and Scotland in anti-Catholic hysteria between the years 1678 and 1681. English priest Titus Oates fabricated the existence of a massive Catholic conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II, which led to the execution of over twenty innocent men.In this work, the trials and sentencing of William Ireland (a Jesuit and martyr), Thomas Pickering (a Benedictine lay brother) and John Grove (a layman), all of whom were executed for treason for planning to assassinate King Charles II at Newmarket, are detailed. All three were innocent, and the King, who had already stated privately that he did not think they were guilty, ordered that they be allowed to hang until they were dead, thus sparing them from drawing and quartering. Unbound, as issued. Recto of first leaf and verso of final leaves lightly age toned, with handling marks. Internally, firmly bound, with the exception of final gathering - Y - which is detached to tail. Handling mark to fore edge of title page leaf. Pages lightly age toned to perimeters, but generally clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 858F39

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Keywords: popish plot titus oates william ireland thomas pickering titus oates None

Anon

The Gentleman, Merchant, Tradesman, Lawyer and Debtor&Apos;S Pocket Guide

Bath, W. Gye, 1785. Leather. A very scarce and unusual pocket guide to evading and escaping the law, written by 'an eminent Barrister at law&apos. ESTC Citation No. T224641.With instructions against the imposition and extortion of the bailiff and gaoler.Penned by 'an Eminent Barrister at Law&apos.A fascinating criminal work, printed in Bath and bound in the original leather. In a half calf binding. Externally a trifle worn, with the front joint starting; all calf corners are lost, boards are rather worn and spine is rubbed. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a strain to the front hinge. Pages have the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 784R7

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Keywords: W. Gye The Debtor's Pocket Guide Economics Prison The Debtor's Pocket Guide Arrest None

Anon

The Terrific Register: Or, Record of Crimes, Judgments, Providences, and Calamities

London, Sherwood, Jones, and Co, 1825. First edition. Leather. A scarce copy of this first edition of the collected edition of the penny dreadful, 'The Terrific Register' a crime magazine enjoyed by Charles Dickens. A very scarce work. The first edition of this sensational periodical. Incomplete, being pages 417 to 820 of Volume I (labelled part II to the spine) and the complete text of Volume II. The title page for volume I has been bound to the start of volume II.  Issues 27-51 to the first volume and issues 53-104 to volume II.  The final leaf of volume I reads 'end of vol I' and the first issue of volume II starts at page 1. 'The Terrific Register' was a weekly penny dreadful published from 1823 to 1825, sold for a penny each, containing sensational and melodramatic stories that gave accounts of murder, brutal executions, torture, incest, ghosts, cannibalism, and more. The magazine was enjoyed by Charles Dickens during his teenage years, a fact which doesn't come as a surprise due to his later novels. He said that the stories used to 'frighten the wits out of his head&apos. The 'Register' came about due to the thriving production of cheap reading materials for the working classes. Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Volume I, 'Sir Richard Burton&apos. With the motto 'Vigilans' to the bookplate. This bookplate has been identified as being that of Sir Richard Burton (1755-1855) of Sacketts Hill House, Isle of Thanet, Kent. A very scarce and influential penny magazine. Volume I is in a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper and volume II is in a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing with some loss to the head and tail of spine to volume I. The hinges to Volume I are tender. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Volume I, 'Sir Richard Burton&apos. Internally, volume II is firmly bound. The last couple of pages of Volume I are working loose. Pages are bright with the odd spot, a little heavier to Volume I. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 789L7

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Keywords: terrific register crimes judgements providence crimes gods revenge against murder Richard Burton Not Stated

Anonymous

A Complete Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings Upon High-Treason, and Other Crimes and Misdemeanours from the Reign of King Richard II to the End of the Reign of King George I.

London, [T. Goodwin et al], 1730 . Leather. Volume V only of the scarce second edition of this extensive study of trials of English history, in particular relating to treason. The fifth volume only of the second edition of this work, 'with great additions&apos. This second edition eventually extended to VI volumes.This work provides a  fascinating and detailed account of trials for high treason in England between the earliest times to the eighteenth century, as well as looking at trials for other crimes and misdemeanors.This volume details trials taking place between 1696 and 1709.Including detailed information on twenty-three fascinating trials.Trials in this volume include: the pirate Thomas Vaughan, who was charged with high treason; James Boucher, a sailor who travelled without license, was charged with treason, and was one of the last people in England to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, and the bigamy trial of famous bigamist and rake Robert Fielding.Not recorded in the ESTC.With the bookplate of the Hammersmith Public Library Lending Department to the front pastedown, and their stamp to the verso of the title page, the head of page 1, and to the tail of the final text leaf.A scarce and fascinating work. In a reverse calf binding. Extensive rubbing to back strip and boards, with small losses of leather to board perimeters, and back strip head and tail. Lacking half of spine label. Joints starting. Rear board firmly held by four of the five cords. Front board tenderly held by two cords only. Front free endpaper detached and loosely inserted. Library bookplate to front pastedown, library stamps to the verso of the title page, the head of page 1, and to tail of the final text leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd handling mark. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 905F37

Catalogue: Crime

Keywords: A Complete Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-Treason A Compleat Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-Treason trials treason A Compleat Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-Treason None

Augustus C. Appler

Train and Bank Robbers of the West: A Romantic But Faithful Story of Bloodshed and Plunder, Perpetrated by Missouri&Apos;S Daring Outlaws: A Thrilling Story of the Adventures and Exploits of Frank and Jesse James; the Life, Character and Daring Exploits of the Younger Brothers

Chicago, Belford, Clarke & Co, 1882 . Cloth. A fascinating contemporary account of the exploits of the notorious James-Younger Gang of American Outlaws, discussing both the James brothers, and the Younger brothers. The 128th thousand of this work, published in the year of Jesse James's murder, at the hands of American outlaw Robert Ford.With two works bound in one, as called for: the first half of the work is dedicated to brothers Jesse and Frank James, and the second part - the work of Augustus C. Appler - discusses Cole, Jim, John and Bob Younger.Illustrated with ten plates to part one. Lacking the frontispiece.Part two is illustrated with a frontispiece and six plates, and is collated, complete.A thrilling contemporary examination of this infamous gang of American outlaws, based in Missouri. They are remembered for an unsuccessful attempt to rob the Northfield First National Bank, and are suspected of having robbed banks, trains, and stagecoaches in at least eleven states.An uncommon work. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with discolouration to back strip, and marks to boards. Hinges strained, and tenderly held to tails. Crack to front pastedown, visible as a fold to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. First frontispiece removed. Pages generally clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 879F34

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Keywords: Train and Bank Robbers of the West James–Younger Gang crime James–Younger Gang None

W. Blanchard

Proceedings at Large on the Trial of John Donellan, Esq. For the Wilful Murder (by Poison) of Sir the. Edward Allesley Boughton, Bart. Late of Lawford-Hall, in the County of Warwick.

London, J. Almon and J. Debrett, 1781 . First edition. Unbound. The first edition of this very scarce account of John Donellan's trial for the murder of his brother in law, Sir Theodosius Boughton, 7th Baronet. The very scarce first edition of this work.A very scarce account of a trial as 'taken in short-hand, by Permission of the Judge, by William Isaac Blanchard.The work describes the trial of Captain John Donellan, sometimes referred to as "Diamond" Donellan because of a large diamond he had brought back to England from India.In 1781 Donellan was charged with poisoning his brother-in-law, Sir Theodosius Boughton, 7th Baronet of Lawford, so that the estate would pass to his sister.Despite his claims of innocence, Donellan was convicted, condemned and executed on 2 April 1781.Undated; dated 1781 via the London Library.ESTC T93428Loosely inserted in modern paper wraps, with a handwritten title to the front wrap.A fascinating account of a significant murder trial. Disbound, retaining the original calf back strip. Handling marks and spotting to first and last leaves. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting throughout, with pages lightly age toned. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 907F30

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Keywords: poisoning John Donellan Sir Theodosius Boughton Sir Theodosius Edward Allesley Boughton John Donellan murder None

Alison Bruce

Billington: Victorian Executioner

Stroud, The History Press, 2009. First edition. Cloth. An interesting work looking at the true crimes committed in Victorian England, the criminals of such crimes all executed by James Billington. The first edition, signed by the author. The first edition of this work by Alison Bruce, known for her crime fiction series of 'DC Gary Goodhew' and the trademark setting of Cambridge. This is the author's second non-fictional work, and it tells the stores of macabre murders and crimes that took place in Victorian England, focusing in particular on James Billington, hangman for the British government from 1884 until 1901.Billington was the executer of some of the most notorious killers in Britain, including the serial killer Dr Cream and Mrs Dyer the baby famer, but many of the little known cases were equally as macabre. He alone was responsible for one hundred and fifty one executions. This books looks at the personalities and people who committed the crimes, as well as the person behind the hangman. Three of his sons followed their father's footsteps, and together the family was responsible for two hundred and thirty five deaths in Great Britain between 1884 and 1905. Signed by the author to the title page, inscribed 'To Gui.' With the unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout. From the library at Julian Park, Hertfordshire, belonging to Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). Audrey was the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire, sister to Edward James, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. Her passion for literature is displayed by her impressive library. The present volume was added to the library posthumously.  She was an English socialite known for her beauty and for charming various wealthy men, she was included in The Book of Beauty by Cecil Beaton. A patron of the arts, she assisted Viscount Carlow financially in the publication of limited editions of numerous works by leading literary figures such as T E Lawrence, James Joyce, Wyndham Lewis, and others. A hedonistic pursuer, she was recognised as one of the 'Bright Young Things&apos.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. The dust wrapper is unclipped and lovely with minor shelf wear only. Signed by the author to the title page, inscribed 'To Gui.' Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 793A24

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Keywords: signed books true crime first editions james billington true crime None

Geoffrey L. Butler

Madeline Smith

London, Duckworth, 1935 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Geoffrey L. Butler's investigation of the murder of Emile L'Angelier in mid nineteenth century Glasgow. The first edition, first impression of this work of true crime investigation by Geoffrey L. Butler.In the publisher's original dust wrapper, price unclipped.A fascinating study of the 1857 murder of Emile L'Angelier from arsenic poisoning, and the trial of Glasgow socialite Madeleine Smith, who was accused of the crime but not convicted.With the stamp of Woodend Secretarial College to the front free endpaper, with the stamp of G. Morgan to the front and rear free endpapers. No further stamps. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Light fading to back strip and front board, otherwise externally excellent. Stamps to front and rear free endpapers. Discolouration to dust wrapper back strip, with light marks to rear wrap. Chipping to back strip head. Small closed tear running horizontally to centre of back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.

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Book number: 841F55

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Keywords: murder mystery crime g morgan rogues gallery crime None

A.-J.-B. Parent-Duchatelet

De la Prostitution Dans la Ville de Paris, Considre Sous le Rapport de L&Apos;Hygine Publique, de la Morale Et de L&Apos;Administration. Troisime Dition, Complte Par Des Documents Nouveaux Et Des Notes Par MM. A. Trebuchet [Et] Poirat-Duval, Suivie D&Apos;Un Prcis Hyginique, Statistique Et Administratif Sur la Prostitution Dans Les Principales Villes de L&Apos;Europe. Avec Cartes Et Tableaux.

Paris, J.-B. Bailliere et Fils, 1857. Leather. Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Parent du Chtelet's famous work on prostitution in the French capital. The result of eight years of research, the monumental De la prostitution dans la ville de Paris is not only a history of prostitution but also one of the first empirical sociological surveys of its kind. Featuring many tables and diagrams, including a folding map of France and several other folding graphs and plates. Volume one also includes an engraved frontispiece of the author, protected by its original tissueguard. With neat ink inscriptions, dated 1873, by one Lionel McMahon, to front blank of each volume. Third edition. Complete in two volumes. In quarter calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, rather rubbed with heavier wear to backstrips and extremities. Front joint of volume I and rear joint of volume II starting. Hinges strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are often bright, with most of the scattered spotting confined to the first and last few pages and the margins. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN9-F-3

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Keywords: ean-Baptiste Alexandre Parent du Chatelet Prostitution Diagrams Prostitution None

Mr Charles Fearne

The Trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng

London, Printed for R. Manby, J. Whiston and B. White, W. Sandby, J. Newbery, and W. Faden, 1757 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this uncommon publication of the trial of Admiral John Byng complete with five folding maps. First edition of The Trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng at a Court Martial as taken by Mr. Charles Fearne.Rebound in half morocco binding.Published by order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, at the desire of the Court-Martial. Byng entered the Navy in 1718 when he was just fourteen years old. In 1756 he failed an attempt to relieve Minorca largely as a result of under manning, and was brought back to England under arrest. He was acquitted of cowardice or disaffection but found guilty of neglect of duty and condemned to death. Scarce to find this document with the five folding maps to the rear in tact. In rebound half morocco binding. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some slight wear to the leather on the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages bright and clean, and are slightly edge worn and with have some slight aging and spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 837W41

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Keywords: John Byng Trial Eighteenth century First edition Trial None

Henry Fielding

A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn That She Was Robbed

London, A Millar, 1753. First edition. Paperback. A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works. Disbound, and held in a custom clamshell box.The Elizabeth Canning trial was one of the most notorious criminal mysteries in 18th century Law. This pamphlet is an early publication in support of Elizabeth Canning's account. ESTC reference no T89826. This issue with 'to require' at the start of line 3 to page 4. Elizabeth Canning disappeared from her mother's home in 1753. She appeared weak and starved following her reappearance a month later. Her account of what happened became a popular topic for coffee-house pamphlets, with over forty pamphlets issued in 1753-1754. Canning stated she was robbed on her way home from a relative's, and taken forcibly to a house in Enfield Wash. It was there she was robbed of her clothes and held captive in an unheated room for a month. She escaped through a window and walked to her mother's house. This work was published in the final years of Fielding's life when there had been a considerable deterioration in his health. The case of Elizabeth Canning piqued Fielding's interest due to his experience in criminology and his story 'Amelia' which shared parallels. Fielding was responsible for taking Canning's sworn testimony and he was impressed with her modesty and genteel manner. He then issued a warrant for the detention of her alleged captors Wells and Squires. They were found guilty at trial, although the Chief Magistrate of London was dissatisfied and re-opened the case, resulting in Canning's conviction for perjury.  This work is written in defence of Elizabeth Canning and resulted in replies from his enemies. A central publication to this important trial. Unbound, as issued. Externally, generally smart. Browning to the front and rear wrap. Tear to the margin of the title page, resulting in the title page loosening slightly. Closed tear to the centre of gutter to B1-4. Tape repair to the verso of title page. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Final leaf is detached but present. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 754L2

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Keywords: Law Legal Canning Elizabeth Canning Legal None

Henry Fielding

A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn That She Was Robbed

London, A Millar, 1753. Paperback. A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works. Disbound, as issued. Held in a custom clamshell box.The Elizabeth Canning trial was one of the most notorious criminal mysteries in 18th century Law. This pamphlet is an early publication in support of Elizabeth Canning's account. ESTC reference no T89860. Elizabeth Canning disappeared from her mother's home in 1753. She appeared weak and starved following her reappearance a month later. Her account of what happened became a popular topic for coffee-house pamphlets, with over forty pamphlets issued in 1753-1754. Canning stated she was robbed on her way home from a relative's, and taken forcibly to a house in Enfield Wash. It was there she was robbed of her clothes and held captive in an unheated room for a month. She escaped through a window and walked to her mother's house. This work was published in the final years of Fielding's life when there had been a considerable deterioration in his health. The case of Elizabeth Canning piqued Fielding's interest due to his experience in criminology and his story 'Amelia' which shared parallels. Fielding was responsible for taking Canning's sworn testimony and he was impressed with her modesty and genteel manner. He then issued a warrant for the detention of her alleged captors Wells and Squires. They were found guilty at trial, although the Chief Magistrate of London was dissatisfied and re-opened the case, resulting in Canning's conviction for perjury.  This work is written in defence of Elizabeth Canning and resulted in replies from his enemies. A central publication to this important trial. Disbound, as issued. Externally, very bright. Small spot to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 754L3

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Henry Fielding

An Enquiry Into the Causes of the Late Increase of Robbers &C. With Some Proposals for Remedying This Growing Evil. In the Present Reigning Vices Are Impartially Exposed

London, A Millar, 1751. First edition. Paperback. An uncommonly bright copy of this tract by Henry Fielding regarding the growing crime rates in the 1750s. Written by Henry Fielding, a noted jurist and magistrate. This work was published the same year he presided over the trial of notorious criminal James Field. Regarded as Fielding's most important social tract. Fielding was principle judge of the Bow Street Police Court and drafted several bills to reorganise and reform the constabulary. He also authorised frequent and successful raids against street gangs, highwaymen and gaming houses. He also formed the 'thief-takers' who later became known as the 'Bow Street Runners&apos. With errata to the final leaf recto and a note to the public to the verso. ESTC reference no: T89870. Fielding talks of provisions for the poor, punishments of felons, fewer pardons, private executions amony many other aspects of law enforcement. His concern for the excessive gin drinking led to the passing of the 1751 Gin Act which was an order to reduce the consumption of spirits. In recent marbled boards. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are extremely bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Book number: 754L12

Catalogue: Crime

Keywords: Fielding Robbers Gin Act Law Robbers None