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As the Official Executioner for many years, following on from his father and uncle, Albert Pierrepoint carried out over 400 executions, more than any other executioner, and travelled extensively abroad teaching his methods. The fruit of his experience is the conclusion that capital punishment achieves nothing except revenge, and acts not at all as a deterrent. Hardback in brown, ‘leathered‘ boards.
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From 1931 until his resignation in 1956, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Albert Pierrepoint held the position of Official Executioner. During his career he carried out over 400 executions. This is his story which explores his travels, teachings, methods and colleagues.
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The autobiography of Albert Pierrepoint, who from 1931 to 1956, was Britain's official executioner, carring out over four hundred executions.
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001964923
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Executioner: Pierrepoint
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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. Seller Inventory # 15660
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Executioner: Pierrepoint - An Autobiography
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 82722h
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Executioner: Pierrepoint - An Autobiography - (inscribed by Albert Pierrepoint)
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Seller: The Trial Library - Rare Crime & Legal History Books, London, United Kingdom
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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. Seller Inventory # EP-001
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