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Compendium of World Crime Nash, Robert J. (Book #ID 906) Published by George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Gangland UK; The Inside Story of Britain's Most Evil Gangsters Berry-Dee, Christopher (Book #ID 112119) Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 268 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781844546138 Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Rope, The Chair, and the Needle; Capital Punishment in Texas, 1923-1990 Marquart, James W. With Sheldon Ekland-Olson and Jonathan R. Sorensen (Book #ID 50185) Published by University of Texas Press, Austin First Edition 1994. Austin 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0292751583. Contains [xx] 275 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the beginning of the text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Art of Armed Robbery; The True Story of Britain's Most Infamous Armed Robber Smith, Terry (Book #ID 111953) Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 319 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed, foxing to the closed upper and fore edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904034993 Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Holocaust on Trial; History, Justice and the David Irving Libel Case Guttenplan, D. D. [David Irving] (Book #ID 98287) Published by Granta Publications, 2/3 Hanover Yard, London First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 328 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs to the front. Foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 186207397X Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Aspects of Murder Dearden, Harold (Book #ID 7583) Published by The Non-Fiction Book Club, London 1951. 1951. Hard back blue cloth covers. 202 pp. 8 illustrations. Book plate to front paste down and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Trial of Adolf Eichmann Russell [Edward Frederick] of Liverpool, Lord [Adolf Eichmann] (Book #ID 7970) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back. xxviii, 324 [pp]. Illustrated. Small crossed out name to free front end paper. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with tiny nicks to spine tip, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Ronnie Knight; Memoirs and Confessions Knight, Ronnie with Peter Gerrard (Book #ID 39061) Published by Blake Ltd., 2 Bramer Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 227 pp ISBN 1857822129. Monochrome illustrations to the centre. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Murder In New Orleans; Seven Famous Trials Tallant, Robert [Jacket by Roy Sanford] (Book #ID 84693) Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., 46 Wilton Place, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 205 printed pages of text. Water stain to the front and rear gutters, ghosting to the free end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning to the margins of the rear panel, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Dark Heart: The Shocking Truth About Hidden Britain Davies, Nick (Book #ID 14659) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 304 pp. ISBN 0701163518. Light toning to page margins. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Anecdotage; or, Stray Leaves From the Note Books of a Provincial Reporter Austin, E. (Book #ID 64657) Published by F. Pitman, 20 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1872. London 1872. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [viii] 192 printed pages of text parts of which have been reprinted and with additions from the 'Clifton Chronicle'. Just a little rubbing to the corners, spine ends pushed-in and in Very Good clean condition. From the private library and private estate of J. J. S. Lucas, author of 'In the Time of the Resurrectionists' with his bookplate inside the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Innocent Men Howard, Peter (Book #ID 17081) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, white lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 161 pp. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with small piece missing to top of spine, not price clipped 2s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Frauds & Swindles: A Cautionary Handbook Moore, Maurice C. (Book #ID 17098) Gee and Company Limited, 27-28 Basinghall Street, London Second Updated and Enlarged Edition 1947 [First edition 1933]. 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 96 pp. Chapters include: Till-Robbing; Shoplifting; Cheque Frauds; Tricks with Bank Notes and Cash. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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My Ten Years' Imprisonment Pellico, Silvio [Translated from the Italian by Thomas Roscoe] Edited by Professor Henry Morley (Book #ID 17759) Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1886. 1886. Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black lettering and designs to spine and upper panel. 6" x 4" 200 pp. Cassell's National Library Series. Light soiling to covers and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Men in Cages Triston, H. U. (Book #ID 18047) The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London First edition 1938. 1938. Hard back binding in publisher's original red and white patterned cloth covers, scarlet lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 254 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Revelations of prison life, hardships, punishments, and humour of convicts. Evils and stupidities of the prison system; Trades Unions and their obstructionist effect on prison reform. Very Good in Good dust wrapper with small chips to spine ends and corners, rubs to edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Grim, Gruesome and Grisly Murder and Mayhem, Crime and Criminals Including Celebrated Cases of M. Claude Chief of Police to Napoleon III [Signed] Peskett, S. John (Book #ID 20001) Leslie Frewin Ltd, St. Martin's Lane, London First edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy leatherette covers, gilt lettering to spine, scarlet end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 216 pp ISBN 0856320943. SIGNED presentation copy by the author verso to half-title page 'With the author's compliments and good wishes S. John Peskett Oct. 1976.' Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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JFK [J. F. K.] The Last Dissenting Witness Sloan, Bill with Jean Hill [Foreword by Oliver Stone] (Book #ID 20236) Published by Pelican Publishing Company, Gretna, Louisiana First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, metallic red lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 255 pp ISBN 0882899228. Monochrome frontispiece. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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War Lords of Crime: Chinese Secret Societies The New Mafia Posner, Gerald L. (Book #ID 20363) Published by Queen Anne Press, Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 66-73 Shoe Lane, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bright scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 289 pp ISBN 0356175197. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Hint of age darkening to page edges. Near Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Crippen File Goodman, Jonathan [Hawley Harvey Crippen (September 11, 1862 - November 23, 1910), usually known as Dr. Crippen, was an American homeopath, ear and eye specialist and medicine dispenser]. Belle Elmore (Book #ID 99089) Published by Allison & Busby Ltd., 6a Noel Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Crippen was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London for the murder of his wife Cora Henrietta Crippen, and was the first suspect to be captured with the aid of wireless telegraphy. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850316375 Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Sentimental Murder | Love and Madness in the Eighteenth Century Brewer, John [Martha Ray] James Hackman. (Book #ID 96004) Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 340 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 000257134X Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Dartmoor From Within Ex-Convict No. - [Jock of Parkhurst] Illustrated by H. M. Brock [1875-1960] (Book #ID 22812) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 250, 2 [pp]. Monochrome photographic frontispiece, 11 monochrome illustrations. Light pencil lines to margins, sporadic foxing to end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Ten Guineas a Day: A Portrait of the Private Detective Oughton, Frederick [Foreword by Detective Superintendent Robert M. Higgins] (Book #ID 23777) Published by John Long Limited, 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 240 pp. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears across top of upper panel and spine tips, not price clipped 21s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Ruth Ellis; A Case of Diminished Responsibility? Laurence Marks and Tony van den Bergh [Ruth Ellis] (Book #ID 44154) Published by Macdonald and Jane's, 8 Paulton House, London First Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0354085093 Contains vi, 178 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink dedication to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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They Had a Way With Women Gribble, Leonard (Book #ID 44153) Published by John Long Limited, 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Small ink name and clip to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow surface rubbing to the spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Robbers' Tale; The Real Story of the Great Train Robbery Fordham, Peta (Book #ID 77691) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Second Impression 1965. London 1965. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light sun fading to the red of the spine, shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Supergrasses and Informers | An Informal History of Undercover Police Work Morton, James (Book #ID 94449) Published by Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xix] 348 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0316875279 Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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World Underworld Varna, Andrew (Book #ID 25737) Published by Museum Press Limited, 63 Old Brompton Road, London First edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 198 pp. Light foxing to end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to corners of spine tips, not price clipped 15/-, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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I'll Be Watching You: True Stories of Stalkers and Their Victims Gallagher, Richard (Book #ID 26006) Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, London First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 239 pp ISBN 1852279311. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Barlow Clowes Affair Lever, Lawrence [Barlow Clowes] (Book #ID 47907) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1992. London 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0333513770. Contains [xvi] 278 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small paper clip mark to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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The Trial of William Joyce with Some Notes on Other Recent Trials for Treason Roberts, C. E. Bechhofer [William Joyce] (Book #ID 27184) Published by Jarrolds Ltd., 47 Princes Gate, London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, scales of Justice to the upper panel. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 191 printed pages of text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to page edges and end papers, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Bandits Hobsbawm, Eric (Book #ID 45724) Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London New Edition 2000. London 2000. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0297818856. Contains [xiv] 226 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Women, Crime and the Courts in Early Modern England Kermode, Jenny and Garthine Walker (Book #ID 44128) Published by University College Press, Gower Street, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition in publisher's original illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 1857281411. Contains viii, 216 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Kent Murder Casebook; Sensational Crimes That Shook the County Johnson, W. H. (Book #ID 111492) Published by Countryside Books, 3 Catherine Road, Newbury, Berkshire First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 1853065226. Contains 128 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Sun fading down the spine, else in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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Death of an Editor: The Caillaux Drama Shankland, Peter [Foreword by Sir Michael Havers] (Book #ID 31661) Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., Godolphin House, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 223 pp ISBN 0718302486. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TRUE CRIME Category |
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