Jottings From Jail: Notes and Papers on Prison Matters
J. W. Horsley
From Lee Madden, Book Dealer, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 22 September 2003
From Lee Madden, Book Dealer, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 22 September 2003
About this Item
1st edition. Very Good HC, no DJ. Ex-library. Rebound in maroon cloth with gilt stamped titles and library numbers on spine; all edges sprinkled red; pale blue end papers. Clean covers and spine; few light scuffs; slightly rubbed at spine end corners and fore corner - not split or frayed; tightly bound; old library bookplate (Berkshire Atheneum) on front pastedown; title page has narrow rust stain from paper clip; 1 prelim leaf has faint damp stain at top fore corner; otherwise bright, clean interior; small label on rear pastedown - no other library markings. By chaplain of Clerkenwell Prison, describes life and circumstances in jail; holds forth with some interesting ideas on suicide (women are prone to it because they are hysterical), workhouses, atheism, success or failure of prison systems. Includes great 35 pp explanation of rhyming slang with many examples. 12mo, 259 + 34 pp adverts at rear. Seller Inventory # 4391
Bibliographic Details
Title: Jottings From Jail: Notes and Papers on ...
Publisher: T. Fisher Unwin. London
Publication Date: 1887
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
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