London: Folio Press, 1960. Reprint, 8vo, 265pp, contemporary line illustrations; marbled boards with green cloth spine lettered and decorated gilt; previous owner's embossed ownership disc to foot of title page o/w VG Copy, no Slipcase. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Roger Lucas Booksellers (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 42058
Title: The New Newgate Calendar
Author: Birkett, Sir Norman (Ed)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: Folio Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1960
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Criminology, History, Punishment, Newgate, Folio Society
Bookseller catalogs: Fine Bindings;

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Roger Lucas Booksellers

It has always been our policy over 25 years to offer decent books in good shape at sane prices. In the unlikely eventuality that something is not as described return within 7 days of receipt for a full refund.

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Horncastle, Lincolnshire

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About Roger Lucas Booksellers

We are a family-based firm of general, out-of-print booksellers with strongish suits in Literature and Literary Criticism, Art & Art History, and New Age Subjects. Horncastle is a small market town at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds about 20 miles East of Lincoln.

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Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.