The Lesson of the Scaffold: The Public Execution Controversy in Victorian England

Cooper, David D.

ISBN 10: 0821401483 / ISBN 13: 9780821401484

Published by London: Allen Lane, 1974, London, 1974

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Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. An in-depth look at the pros and cons of public execution in Victorian England that created a dilemma all across the country. 212 pages including index. Illustrations. Wonderful copy. Seller Inventory # 003668

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Title: The Lesson of the Scaffold: The Public ...

Publisher: London: Allen Lane, 1974, London

Publication Date: 1974

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Printing

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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 212 pages; Description: xi, 212 p., 4 leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Executions and executioners --Great Britain --Capital punishment --Hanging