Synopsis
RO60110459. EXECUTIONER: PIERREPOINT. 1974. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 211 pages. Photo en noir et blanc en frontispice (portrait). Illustré de quelques photos en noir et blanc hors texte.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Alvert Pierrepoint resigned in 1956 over a disagreement with the Home Office about his fees. He was the only executioner in British history whose notice of resignation prompted the government the government to write to him begging him to reconsider, such was the reputation he had established as the most efficient and swiftest executioner in British history.
What is true is that, ironically, he was an opponent of capital punishment. But Pierrepoint kept his opinions to himself on the topic until this autobiography:
"I have come to the conclusion that executions solve nothing, and are only an antiquated relic of a primitive desire for revenge which takes the easy way and hands over the responsibility for revenge to other people...The trouble with the death penalty has always been that nobody wanted it for everybody, but everybody differed about who should get off."
Biographie de l'auteur
From 1931 until his resignation in 1956, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Albert Pierrepoint held the position of Official Executioner. During his career he carried out over 400 executions. This is his story which explores his travels, teachings, methods and colleagues.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Autres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour Executioner: Pierrepoint
Image d'archives
Executioner, Pierrepoint
Edité par
Harrap, 1974
ISBN 10 : 0245520708
ISBN 13 : 9780245520709
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : A Wigtown Book, Kirkinner, GALLO, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 1 sur 5 étoiles
No wrapper slight foxing v good. N° de réf. du vendeur 14022714
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 21,38
Expédition à EUR 4,73
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Executioner: Pierrepoint - An Autobiography
Edité par
Harrap, UK, 1974
ISBN 10 : 0245520708
ISBN 13 : 9780245520709
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB, London -- Birr, ON, Canada
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Hardcover in jacket. Moderate handling to book including toning to edges and bumping to spine and extremities. Jacket also moderately handled including some bumping to spine and extremities and sunning to spine. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked--a sound and useful copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 82722h
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 76,89
Expédition à EUR 17
Expédition depuis Canada vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Canada vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Executioner: Pierrepoint
Edité par
Harrap Publ., London, 1974
ISBN 10 : 0245520708
ISBN 13 : 9780245520709
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Edition originale
Vendeur : David Kaye Books & Memorabilia, Woodland Hills, CA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Autobiography of the former official British executioner, very good in very good dust jacket; minor stain on bottom of textblock, DJ spine faded. N° de réf. du vendeur 15660
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 87,77
Expédition à EUR 6,18
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Executioner: Pierrepoint - An Autobiography - (inscribed by Albert Pierrepoint)
Edité par
George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, 1974
ISBN 10 : 0245520708
ISBN 13 : 9780245520709
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Edition originale
Signé
Vendeur : The Trial Library - Rare Crime & Legal History Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
EXECUTIONER: PIERREPOINT - An Autobiography - Signed and warmly inscribed by Albert Pierrepoint to noted crime writer Joe Gaute. A compelling firsthand account by Britain's most renowned executioner, Albert Pierrepoint. This powerful memoir offers a rare and candid insight into the realities of capital punishment, blending personal reflection with historical context from mid-20th century Britain. Both chilling and thought-provoking, it remains a cornerstone of true crime literature. A highly collectible title, sought after by enthusiasts of criminal history, justice, and British social history. Condition: Good with firm binding. Pages clean with light age toning and no light foxing to prelims and edges. Minor wear and bumping to extremities, with light marks to spine and boards. Small tear along the inner hinge of the front endpaper, exposing binding mesh (as shown). Binding remains firm and fully intact. From a substantial private collection of Notable British Trials and criminology works. N° de réf. du vendeur EP-001
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 338,57
Expédition à EUR 4,73
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)