THE ROBBERS' TALE The Real Story of the Great Train Robbery (SIGNED BY BRUCE REYNOLDS)

Fordham (Peta)

Published by H&S, 1965

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Hardback, 1st edn. SIGNED BY BRUCE REYNOLDS. As a result of the author's unique contacts, she was able to obtain direct and extraordinary information, both documentary and human, on the robbery of the Royal Mail train at 3.30am on August 8, 1963 which was travelling from Glasgow to Euston. It was stopped by armed robbers at Sears Crossing, near Linsdale in Buckinghamshire and robbed of over £2 million. By the end of the ensuing trial, 12 men had received sentences amounting to 307yrs. (reduced on appeal to 241yrs.) 160pp. 8vo. h/back. Includes loosely inserted typed letter from The BBC Talks Dept. to the British crime writer, Julian Symons, enclosing this copy of the book. With Julian Symons' hand-written notes to the verso of the letter. FLAT SIGNED BY BRUCE REYNOLDS. Foxed edges, o/w Nr. F. in Nr. F. dw. Seller Inventory # 4629

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Title: THE ROBBERS' TALE The Real Story of the ...

Publisher: H&S

Publication Date: 1965

Binding: Hardcover / Hardback

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First edition.