Description: Illustrated and Unabridged Edition of The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer for Poisoning John Parsons Cook at Rugeley, Ward and Lock, London, 1856. Wraps, octavo, 184pp. Good, worn overall, heavily soiled. Some tears and chips to cover edges, sm hole in front cover. Pages lightly browned, some foxing. Some chips to page corners, occasional taped repairs. Approx 1" tear at spine edge of fold-out frontispiece. Contemporary account of the trial and conviction of William Palmer for the murder of John Parsons Cook, one of the most notorious crimes of 18th century England. Large fold-out engraving of the court as frontispiece, unusual to find in such good condition. Engravings throughout. Palmer was convicted of murdering Cook with strychnine, and suspected of murdering several more, including his brother, mother-in-law and four of his children.
Price: 140 USD
Location: Springfield, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-31T16:56:29.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Year Printed: 1856
Topic: Crime, Murder
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Subject: History
Publisher: Ward and Lock
Place of Publication: London
Special Attributes: Illustrated
