Description: The Trial of Dr. John W. Hughes, for the Murder of Miss Tamzen Parsons Author: Trial; Hughes, Dr. John W., Defendant Title: The Trial of Dr. John W. Hughes, for the Murder of Miss Tamzen Parsons Publication: 1866. Description: Rare Account of an "Unparalleled" Record of Love, Bigamy and Murder: A Variant Noted in McDade 493 [Trial]. Hughes, Dr. John W. [1833-1866], Defendant. The Trial of Dr. John W. Hughes, For the Murder of Miss Tamzen Parsons; With a Sketch of His Life, As Related by Himself. A Record of Love, Bigamy and Murder, Unparalleled in the Annals of Crime. Cleveland: Printed by the Leader Company, 1866. 58 pp. Text mostly in double columns. Octavo (9" x 5-3/4"). Stab-stitched pamphlet with printed back wrapper. Some wear to edges, occasional foxing and faint dampstaining. Small typed label stating "McDade 493" to head of title page, internally clean. * Only edition, one of two issues. "Jealous and intoxicated, Hughes, on the streets of Bedford, Ohio, shot the seventeen year old girl he had seduced. At his execution, he spoke for fifteen minutes until the sheriff reminded him 'Time is going.' Then he dropped" (McDade). McDade notes the existence of this 58-page printing "which adds a farewell letter." OCLC locates 1 copy of our issue (New York Public Library). McDade, The Annals of Murder 493. Seller ID: 47159 Subject: Antiquarian & Scholarly Specialists in law and legal history, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. offers a comprehensive selection of antiquarian and scholarly books, manuscripts, artwork, ephemera, and current materials for practitioners. We also publish original books and reprints of significant titles. Founded in 1983, we currently serve thousands of individuals and institutions worldwide. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Trial; Hughes, Dr. John W., Defendant
Illustrator: variant of McDade 493
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1866
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Language: English
