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Crime
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1696 The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Peter Cooke, Gent. for High-TreasonLondon: 1696The 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. -
1965 In Cold BloodNew York: 1965The first edition of Truman Capote's account of the 1959 Clutter family murders, the second-best-selling true crime book in history. -
1966 In Cold BloodLondon: 1966The second UK impression of Truman Capote's account of the 1959 Clutter family murders, the second-best-selling true crime book in history. -
1966 In Cold BloodLondon: 1966The first UK edition of Truman Capote's account of the 1959 Clutter family murders, the second-best-selling true crime book in history. -
1979 The Life and Crimes of Charles SobhrajLondon: 1979The first edition of this work on Charles Sobhraj, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1935 Madeline SmithLondon: 1935The first edition of Geoffrey L. Butler's investigation of the murder of Emile L'Angelier in mid nineteenth century Glasgow. -
1757 The Trial of the Honourable Admiral John ByngLondon: 1757The first edition of this uncommon publication of the trial of Admiral John Byng complete with five folding maps. -
1828 A New, Improved, and Authentic Life of James Allan, the Celebrated Northumberland PiperNewcastle-upon-Tyne: 1828A very scarce biography of piper and criminal James Thompson, illustrated by George Cruikshank and in a signed P. B. Sandford binding. -
1955 Further Adventures of a Woman DetectiveLondon: 1955The first edition of this scarce memoir by Annette Kerner, comprising of a series of thrilling tales about her adventures as a detective in London. -
1911-13 Notable English TrialsEdinburgh: 1911-13The first edition of four popular volumes from the series 'Notable English Trials', discussing the trials of Lord Lovat, William Palmer, Dr. Lamson, and Eugene Aram. Complete with illustrations. -
1969 Queen's QuorumNew York: 1969A handsome copy of this fascinating book about the history of detective-crime short stories. -
1960 Killers UnkownLondon: 1960John Godwin's study of unsolved murders, the first edition. A special copy annotated by a previous owner with analysis of Godwin's work and hypothesis of what really happened. -
1897 The Dungeons of Old ParisNew York and London: 1897A historical sketch of the history of the most renowned Parisian prisons of the Monarchy and Revolution, the first edition. -
1912 Trial of Mrs. MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A pleasing first edition of this account of the trial of a famous London murderer, a case that has since been linked to the unsolved identity of Jack the Ripper. -
1948 Trial of Heinz Eck, August Hoffmann Walter Weisspfennig, Hans Richard Lenz and Wolfgang SchwenderLondon, Edinburgh and Glasgow: 1948A fascinating account of the trial of five war criminals on account of their treatment of the SS Peleus in 1944, illustrated throughout. -
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2009 BillingtonStroud: 2009An 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. -
1957 They Hanged my Saintly BillyNew York: 1957The first US edition of this novel based on the life of William Palmer, hanged in 1856 for poisoning John Parsons Cook. -
1703 The Cheats and Illusions of Romish Priests and ExorcistsLondon: 1703A vanishingly scarce first English translation of Nicolas Aubin's historical work on the Loudun Possessions in 1634. -
1834 The Full Proceedings of the General Court Martial Held at Cork BarracksLondon: 1834A very scarce first edition copy of this work recounting the proceedings of the court martial of Captain Augustus Wathen. -
1785 The Gentleman, Merchant, Tradesman, Lawyer and Debtor's Pocket GuideBath: 1785A very scarce and unusual pocket guide to evading and escaping the law, written by 'an eminent Barrister at law'. -
1862 The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison LifeLondon: 1862A first edition survey of London's criminal institutions and operations, with illustrations including a folding plate. -
1932 Bill's O' Jack's, a Moorland MysteryStalybridge: 1932A scarce account of the double murder of a father and son in the nineteenth century. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A smart first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A pleasing first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1811 Admonitions against Swearing, Sabbath-Breaking and DrunkennessLondon: 1811A scarce pamphlet from an eighteenth century English cleric, advising against such sins as swearing and drinking. -
1792 Admonitions against Swearing, Sabbath-breaking and DrunkennessLondon: 1792A smart thirteenth edition of this pamphlet by James Stonhouse, admonishing against foul behaviour. -
1800 Admonitions against Swearing, Sabbath-Breaking and DrunkennessLondon: 1800A scarce pamphlet advising against sins such as foul language and intoxication, written by James Stonhouse. -
1896 The History of the Convict Hulk Success and Success PrisonersLondon: 1896A very scarce publication on the prison ship 'The Success' and a work advocating for better treatment of prisoners. -
1796 A Treatise on the Police of the MetropolisLondon: 1796A very smart third edition of Patrick Colquhoun's interesting work regarding the London police towards the end of the 18th century. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912The first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1891 The Maybrick Case A TreatiseLondon: 1891A first edition of this work on this famous London murder, which has since been tied into the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1927 Lives of the Most Remarkable CriminalsLondon: 1927The illustrated first edition of this fascinating history of infamous criminals throughout history. -
1751 An Enquiry Into the Causes of the Late Increase of RobbersLondon: 1751An uncommonly bright copy of this tract by Henry Fielding regarding the growing crime rates in the 1750s. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A 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. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A 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. -
1892 Some Records of CrimeLondon: 1892A very scarce first edition of this investigative work on crime in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century.