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Crime
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1889 La Corruption à ParisParis: 1889A scarce, smart first edition copy of this provocative Belle-Époque exposé of vice and corruption in Paris, in the original paper wraps. -
1845-1846 3 Vols The Mysteries of ParisLondon: 1845-1846A complete three-volume set of the first English edition of Sue’s "The Mysteries of Paris", a hugely influential social melodrama of crime and poverty in the Paris underworld, illustrated throughout. -
1890 Les Habitues des Prisons de ParisLyon; Paris: 1890A handsome half morocco first edition of this uncommon work, with vignette and folding illustrations. -
1976-1990 5Vol Collection of Novels by Paul TherouxLondon: 1976-1990A fine set of five first edition Paul Theroux novels in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2008 The Girl of His DreamsLondon: 2008A signed copy of the first edition, first impression of Leon's gripping detective novel, in the original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1761 Halifax and its Gibbet-Law, Placed in a True LightHalifax: 1761An excellent example of the very scarce second edition of William Bentley's thrilling history of the Halifax Gibbet, a guillotine which decapitated nearly 100 people. -
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2003 Vernon God LittleLondon: 2003A signed, first edition, first impression copy in excellent condition, with original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2004 2Vols Dance of the AssassinsLondon: 2004A set of UK first edition Dance of the Assassins copies: one paperback proof, and one cloth bound with the original unclipped dust wrapper, translated from the original French by Hervé Jubert. -
1976 Authorised MurderLondon: 1976The UK first edition, first impression of one of Isaac Asimov's crime novels, in the publisher's original red cloth binding in its bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961 The Pale HorseLondon: 1961The first edition, first impression of Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse, in the publisher's original red cloth binding with the unclipped, bright dust wrapper. -
1931 The Crime of Sylvestre BonnardLondon: 1931The first UK illustrated edition, with original unclipped fine dust wrapper and slipcase and twelve full page monochrome illustrations by Zhenya Gay. -
c1773 The Newgate Calendar; Or, Malefactors Bloody RegisterLondon: c1773The first edition of the first two volumes of this sensational record of crimes and criminal executions, illustrated throughout with engraved plates. A very scarce work. -
1834 Report from the Select Committee on the Police of the Metropolis, with Minutes of EvidenceLondon: 1834A fascinating and very scarce 1834 review of the Metropolitan Police and its management, expenditure, and effectiveness. -
1932 Twenty Thousand Years in Sing SingNew York: 1932The first edition of this illustrated autobiography of a prison warden at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. -
1795 Almanach des PrisonsParis: [1795]An exploration of the Conciergerie, published just after the French Revolution, a prolific period of the prison's history. -
1927 The Wonderful WeekLondon: 1927The first edition of this early novel from author C. S. Forester, an entertaining mystery that differs in tone and subject from his later and better-known works. -
1931 Women and CrimeLondon: 1931The first edition of this scarce study on the crimes on women, an illustrated volume by Cecil Bishop. -
1829 The Only Approved Guide Through All the Stages of a QuarrellLondon; Liverpool; Dublin: 1829The first edition of Joseph Hamilton's very scarce treatise on dueling, a unique and very scarce handbook. -
1950-1983 Five First Editions with Contributions from J.I.M. StewartLondon: 1950-1983A wonderful collection of five first editions and first editions thus with contributions from author and academic J. I. M. Stewart. -
1787 Courts of Requests: Their Nature, Utility, and Powers Described, with a Variety of CasesBirmingham: 1787The vanishingly scarce first edition of William Hutton's account of the eighteenth century small claims court of Birmingham. -
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1912 Trial of William PalmerEdinburgh and London: 1912The first edition of this brilliant explanation of the trial of William Palmer. An incredibly unique copy, with Palmer's signature pasted to the front paste down. -
1832 Thoughts on Secondary Punishments, in a Letter to Earl GreyLondon: 1832The first edition of Richard Whately's influential essay on criminal transportation to Australia. -
1822 Observations on the Present State of the Police of the MetropolisLondon: 1822A very scarce pamphlet of the police of Georgian London, the second edition of this work by George B. Mainwaring. -
1814 Insurance Against Robbery; or, the Present System of the Police ConsideredLondon: 1814A very scarce pamphlet on the police of London during the Regency, and how it could be improved. -
1844 On the Principles and Objects of Human PunishmentsOxford: 1844The first edition of this very scare essay on punishment and crime, by Constantine Estlin Prichard. -
1848 Memorandum of Suggestions For Use of Special ConstablesLondon: 1848A very scarce memorandum for special constables in Victorian London. -
1822 Observations on the Present State of the Police of the MetropolisLondon: 1822A very scarce pamphlet of the police of Georgian London, the second edition. -
1826 Remarks on the Late Trail of David Landale, Esq, for Killing Mr. Morgan in a DuelEdinburgh: 1826The first edition of this vanishingly scarce account of a deadly duel between two men in Kirkcaldy. -
1762 The Frequency of Capital PunishmentsLondon: [1762]A very scarce pamphlet by William Dodd on capital punishment, the first edition. -
1801 Report of the Trial of Jason Fairbanks, on an Indictment For the Murder ofBoston: 1801A very scarce first edition report on the murder of Elizabeth Fales and trial of Jason Fairbanks. An interesting association copy, from the libraries of different eminent figures in Dedham. -
1971 The Maul and the Pear Tree the Ratcliffe Highway Murders 1811London: 1971A superb first edition copy of this true crime work on the 1811 Ratcliff Highway Murders. -
1833 Criminal Trials in Scotland, from A.D. M.CCCC.LXXXVIII to A.D. M.DC.XXIVEdinburgh: 1833The scarce first edition of this impressive compilation of early criminal cases seen in the Scottish courts from the late medieval period to the early modern era. -
1810 The Rise, Progress, and Termination of the O. P. WarLondon: 1810The first edition of this very scarce poetical account of the O. P. Riots of 1809. -
1809 A Circumstantial Report of the Evidence and Proceedings upon the ChargesLondon: 1809The first edition of this insightful report, exploring the wrongdoings of Prince Frederick. -
1781 Proceedings at Large on the Trial of John Donellan, Esq.London: 1781The first edition of this very scarce account of John Donellan's trial for the murder of his brother in law, Sir Theodosius Boughton, 7th Baronet. -
1778 A Complete Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-TreasonLondon: 1778Volumes VII and VIII of this extensive study of trials of English history, in particular relating to treason.