James Gilbert Jenkins (19 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Life and Confessions of James Gilbert Jenkins, the Murderer of Eighteen Men: Containing an Account of the Murder of Eight White Men and Ten Indians . Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1024-193. A VG or better original 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Life and Confessions of James Gilbert Jenkins (1864) — An Exceedingly Rare First Edition Napa City Imprint A Foundational California Outlaw Narrative & True Crime Rarity Secure a cornerstone of Western Americana with this 1864 First Edition of the Life and Confessions of James Gilbert Jenkins. This is not just a book; it is a chilling primary-source document from the California frontier, "phonographically reported" by R.E. Wood while Jenkins sat in a Napa jail awaiting execution for the murder of Patrick O'Brien. Collector Highlights: Elite Bibliographic Status: This rarity is cited by the most prestigious authorities in the field, including Adams (Six-Guns 2240), Howes (W635), Graff (4736), McDade (514), and Cowan (p. 120). The Napa Connection: A rare early imprint from Napa City, CA, published by C.H. Allen and R.E. Wood. Notably, C.H. Allen was the Sheriff of Napa County, providing an unparalleled level of law-enforcement provenance to this confession. Vivid Frontier History: Jenkins confesses to the murder of eighteen men (eight white men and ten Indians) across Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, and California, providing a raw look at the lawlessness of the 19th-century West. Condition & Binding: State: Very Good. 56 pages, including a portrait frontispiece and illustrations. Preservation: Currently set in a high-quality pamphlet binder with heavy boards and a leather spine. This protective housing has kept the original Original Wraps in almost immaculate and excellent condition. Format: 8vo (Octavo). An investment-grade acquisition for serious collectors of California history, Western outlaws, or early American true crime. [Store Loc. 2.3]. Pamphlet.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 415 p. : ill. (part col.) maps (part col.) plans, ports. (part col.) ; 32 cm. ; LCCN: 66-18667 ; LC: DG211; Dewey: 913.3703 ; OCLC: 2360272 ; decorative brown cloth, in photographic color pictorial dustjacket ; Contents : The Etruscan mystery -- The seven hills -- Faith and the state -- The thrust of power -- A republic divided -- The coming of Caesar -- The triumph of Augustus -- Architects of empire -- The Roman peace -- An era of excess -- The long twilight -- Rome becomes Christian -- A spacious legacy. ; "At first little more than the power of the sword carried Rome forward; as it grew, it acquired the power of religious and poetic vision. These are the spiritual powers which it bequeathed to its heirs, the modern nations of the western world." ; nicks, tears and creases to dustjacket, else VG/G. Book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 64.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 64.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1864 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 15 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 64.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed., 56 pp., stiff pi. wps., vg. 6-Guns#2440 rare Howes W-635. Jenkins reeked havoc in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, Nebraska and New Mexico before meeting his maker at the end of a noose in California. A rare item.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1864 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 17 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. 56 pp. Woodcut frontispiece and one illustrated plate. Original tan printed wraps. Tiny tear at foot of wrappers, and faint corner crease to outer corner of front wrap with tiny closed tear, else Fine. A very bright copy that looks a fraction of its age; truly excellent. A rare mid-19th century gallows confession printed in San Francisco. The sub-title is: Containing an account of the murder of eight white men and ten Indians; together with the particulars of highway robberies, the stealing of several horses, and numerous other crimes, committed in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska and California: as narrated by himself to Col. C. H. Allen, Sheriff of Napa County, while in jail under sentence of death for the murder of Patrick O'Brien. Phonographically Reported and Arranged for the Press by R.E. Wood.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1864. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 15, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 15 15.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [ [1864] ] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 15, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 15.…