Case Constance Kent by Rhode John (26 results)

Nice book, tight and square with sturdy binding and strong hinges, clean unmarked interior. Moderate wear to covers. Spine faded but very legible. Beware modern reprints of this work; most are scanned copies with inferior print quality, illustrations, and binding compared to this original edition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Case of Constance Kent' examines one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases of the Victorian era. In 1860, the brutal killing of a young child at Road Hill House shocked the British public and baffled investigators. John Rhode provides a meticulous account of the events leading up to the tragedy, the subsequent investigation by Scotland Yard's Detective Inspector Jack Whicher, and the eventual confession of the victim's sixteen-year-old half-sister, Constance Kent.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Case of Constance Kent' examines one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases of the Victorian era. In 1860, the brutal killing of a young child at Road Hill House shocked the British public and baffled investigators. John Rhode provides a meticulous account of the events leading up to the tragedy, the subsequent investigation by Scotland Yard's Detective Inspector Jack Whicher, and the eventual confession of the victim's sixteen-year-old half-sister, Constance Kent.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Rare original vintage 1928 true crime book about the Road Hill House murder, "The Case of Constance Kent." Constance Kent confessed and was convicted of the murder of her 3-year-old brother, Francis Saville Kent, who went missing from his father's home (Road Hill House) on June 29th, 1860. His body was later discovered in the vault of a privy-house on the property. The book is in overall good+ condition with some signs of wear and age. The covers have some mild wear with sunning to the spine. The binding is good and sound. There are a couple of inked name inscription to the front fep. The interior is toned from age with some occasional foxing. Along with that there may be the very occasional page with some kind of other minor imperfection such as a creased page corner, minor stain or marking, tiny chip, etc. The book measures approximately 8 7/8 inches by 5 7/8 inches and is 278 pages long.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good-. 278 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st US Edition. 278 pages in very good condition. Famous Trials Series. Pages are clean and unmarked. Page edges are lightly darkened and rubbed. Bound in red cloth with gilt titles. Lightly worn around the edges, lightly faded on the spine. 1ST US EDITION. VG/- -. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Famous trial series. True crime from popular crime novelist. Black & white photo frontis. Red cloth, titled black. Cover a little marked but contents clean. Spine just a touch dulled. Uncommon.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 304. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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. 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 Pages: 304.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; 8vo; 278 pages. First American edition. Red cloth with gilt on spine and upper board. Lightly sunned spine. Rubbed corners and head/tail. Yellowing but bright and clean interior. B&w plate facing p. 16 is loose but present. VG+/--. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Famous Trials Series. viii, 278 p. 23 cm. Frontispiece and two other b&w plates. Red cloth. A little soiling to exterior. Spine faded with small tears in ends. Bookplate on front pastedown and ink signatures on front endpapers. Constance Emily Kent (1844 1944) confessed to the notorious murder of her baby half-brother Francis that took place when she was 16 years old. After serving 20 years in prison, Constance was released and left for Australia. At the time of this "true crime" publication, Kent had been absent from England for 43 years and was generally assumed to be dead. In fact, she lived to be 100, and became very successful in her new home.

Charles Scribners's Sons. 1928. First edition, U.S. Hardback, no DW. Beautifully rebound in quarter red morocco, with gilt motifs of Lady Justice to spine, red marbled boards. Top edge gilt. Illustrated in black and white. Light creasing to spine joints with corners of head and tail bumped. Pages browned and pages edges roughly cut otherwise a lovely clean copy.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hard Cover. First Edition. First UK Edition. No D/W. A VG (or slightly better) copy with a lightly faded spine. Scarce account of the case and trial of Constance Kent, for the Road Hill murder in 1860.

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LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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 1928 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. 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. Pages: 304 Language: English Pages: 304.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 1928. 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:- 304, 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. 304 304.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 1928. 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:- 304, 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. 304 304.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. 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: - 306, 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. 306 306.