9780245520709 - Executioner, Pierrepoint di Pierrepoint, Albert (3 risultati)

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Autobiography of the former official British executioner, very good in very good dust jacket; minor stain on bottom of textblock, DJ spine faded.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Hardcover in jacket. Moderate handling to book including toning to edges and bumping to spine and extremities. Jacket also moderately handled including some bumping to spine and extremities and sunning to spine. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked--a sound and useful copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

EXECUTIONER: PIERREPOINT - An Autobiography - Signed and warmly inscribed by Albert Pierrepoint to noted crime writer Joe Gaute. A compelling firsthand account by Britain's most renowned executioner, Albert Pierrepoint. This powerful memoir offers a rare and candid insight into the realities of capital punishment, blending personal reflection with historical context from mid-20th century Britain. Both chilling and thought-provoking, it remains a cornerstone of true crime literature. A highly collectible title, sought after by enthusiasts of criminal history, justice, and British social history. Condition: Good with firm binding. Pages clean with light age toning and no light foxing to prelims and edges. Minor wear and bumping to extremities, with light marks to spine and boards. Small tear along the inner hinge of the front endpaper, exposing binding mesh (as shown). Binding remains firm and fully intact. From a substantial private collection of Notable British Trials and criminology works.