Billington: Victorian Executioner by Bruce, Alison

Stroud, Gloucestershire: The History Press, 2009. 224pp. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by B&w plates. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardback. Very Good.

Stroud, Gloucestershire: History Press, 2009. Book. Like New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 224pp. HARDCOVER One internal folded corner o/w like new. .

GB: The History Press, 2009. Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket are in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age. . 1st Edition. Hardback. Fine/Fine DW.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE+/FINE+.No owner inscrptn and no price-clip (£18.99) to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated,part photographic illustrated front panel of dw/dj,with red+black lettering,white lettering to spine/backstrip; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present. Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,appears unread - apart from my own collation.Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered,publisher's original plain black cloth boards with bright, crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain white endpapers.UK,slim 8vo HB+ dw/dj,1st edn,10-224pp [paginated] includes author's introduction,16 chapters each with a b/w line illustrated head-piece,16pp contemporary b/w photographs and b/w facsimile reproduction illustrations in 1 block, between pp128/9,Nigel Preston interview [William Billington's great-grandson],author's… Read More

Stroud : History Press, 2009. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 224 pp., 16 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: 'Thaal Nivver Feel It'; Chapter Two: 'Worse than Helen'; Chapter Three: 'He Never had a Dream in his Life'; Chapter Four: Into the Mills; Chapter Five: 'Poisoning He Goes'; Chapter Six: 'A Copper Pot'; Chapter Seven: 'Knock, Knock, Knock on the Floor'; Chapter Eight: A Murder Charge Made for Two; Chapter Nine: Boyhood Haunts; Chapter Ten: In a Position of Trust; Chapter Eleven: Scandal Quote; Chapter Twelve: 'Nobody Believes Her'; Chapter Thirteen: Too Many Lies; Chapter Fourteen: 'I Wish I had Never Come'; Chapter Fifteen: William's ReignChapter Sixteen: The End of the Billingtons; Nigel Preston Interview; Author's Note; Appendix 1: Execution… Read More

History Press, 2009. Hardcover. Fine. 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINT, SIGN, LINE AND DATED BY AUTHOR TO TITLE PAGE. Book in unread, FINE/FINE condition. Product Description James Billington, formerly a pub entertainer and then a barber, had been single-minded in his determination to secure the post of executioner for London and the Home Counties. But did he really feel he was primarily a benefit to society and justice, or were his reasons for wanting the position more personal? Three of his sons, Thomas, William and John, followed in his footsteps and together the family were responsible for 235 executions in Great Britain between 1884 and 1905. "Billington: Victorian Executioner" provides a complete account of the stories behind James Billington's 151 executions, as well as introducing the reader to the real man behind the rope. This fascinating biography is an exciting addition to any true crime bookshelf.

The History Press, 2009-05-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!