The Road Murder; Being a Complete Report and Analysis of the Various Examinations and Opinions of the Press on This Mysterious Tragedy

A Barrister-at-Law

Published by London: Published at 184, Fleet Street, 1860

About this Item

Very rare original Victorian true crime pamphlet. It is undated, but circa sometime around 1860. The pamphlet explores the murder of 3-year-old Francis Saville Kent who went missing from his father's home (known as the Road Hill House) on June 29th, 1860. His body was later discovered in the vault of a privy-house on the property. The pamphlet is overall in very good antiquarian condition with some signs of wear and age. The self-wrappers have some age discoloration and some mild wear with a few small chips and tears. The interior is toned from age some occasional foxing & grubbiness. Along with that there may be the occasional page with some kind of minor imperfection such as a creased page corner, tiny chip or tear, minor stain or marking, etc. Generally though, it's a nice copy. The pamphlet measures approximately 9 inches by 5 1/8 inches and is 63 pages long. Please look at all of the photos to further note the condition.

Seller Inventory # 306535367526

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Road Murder; Being a Complete Report and Analysis of the Various Examinations and Opinions of the Press on This Mysterious Tragedy
• Publisher: London: Published at 184, Fleet Street
• Publication Date: 1860
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good