executioner de pierrepoint albert (16 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. No wrapper slight foxing v good.

Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Frontispiece. Both the dust jacket and the boards are in near fine condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Pages in good condition. Pages excellent. DJ has some wear. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2005, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Executioner Pierrepoint is a detailed account by Albert Pierrepoint, who served as one of Britain's most prominent executioners for twenty-five years, from 1931 to 1956. Throughout his tenure, the Pierrepoint family name consistently appeared on the official Home Office list of qualified executioners for Great Britain and Ireland, including the Irish Republic post-independence. The book documents the legacy of the Pierrepoint family, highlighting the roles of Henry Albert Pierrepoint, his brother Thomas William, and finally Albert himself, who became the Official Executioner in 1949.In this memoir, Pierrepoint offers insight into his experiences and methods, asserting that he executed his duties with a focus on humanity and dignity. His statement before the Royal Commission on Capital Punishment reveals his belief that he administered a humane approach to capital punishment, a conviction that shaped his professional life. He also trained other nations to adopt the British execution system, viewing his work as a historical responsibility rather than a source of pride. Notably, he acknowledges the gravity of his role, reflecting on the weight of carrying out judicial sentences.Executioner Pierrepoint serves as a poignant exploration of the complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding capital punishment, viewed through the eyes of a man intimately connected to its practice. Pierrepoint's narrative invites readers to contemplate the implications of executing justice, making the book a significant contribution to discussions about the ethics of the death penalty.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : acceptable. Dust jacket is worn. Item has staining. Hardcover.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Paperback with tight binding. Tanning around body edges reflecting age. Some shelf wear. No owner markings. A good, clean copy. The autobiography of the man who was Britain's Official Executioner for 25 years until 1956. He taught his trade to hangmen in other countries, and carried out hundreds of executions. Yet in this book, he argues that capital punishment achieves nothing but revenge, and is no deterrent to murderers. Copyright � Coronet.

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.

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.

reprint softback with stiff wrappers Nice copy small octavo 208pp., b/w plates, Pierrepoint offers a documentary record of his experiences, which in retrospect he sums up as follows : "I do not now believe that any one of the hundreds of executions I carried out has in any way acted as a deterrent against future murders. Capital Punishment in my view achieved nothing except revenge.".

Etat : Sehr gut. 6. Auflage. 208 S. Umschlag an den Rändern leicht berieben/bestossen. Innenteil tadellos - u n g e l e s e n - keine Risse, Knicke, Anmerkungen. ! Altersbedingt leicht nachgedunkelt! KEIN Mängelexemplar! Versand aus München F09893 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 128 Taschenbuch, Maße: 11.1 cm x 17.7 cm x 1.9 cm.

reprint hardback with dust jacket As New octavo 211pp., b/w plates, Pierrepoint offers a documentary record of his experiences, which in retrospect he sums up as follows : "I do not now believe that any one of the hundreds of executions I carried out has in any way acted as a deterrent against future murders. Capital Punishment in my view achieved nothing except revenge.".

reprint hardback with dust jacket New book octavo 211pp., b/w plates, Pierrepoint offers a documentary record of his experiences, which in retrospect he sums up as follows : "I do not now believe that any one of the hundreds of executions I carried out has in any way acted as a deterrent against future murders. Capital Punishment in my view achieved nothing except revenge.".

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

New edition. 211pp; 12 illustrations. Black boards. No inscriptions. VG in a worn dusterapper. [the autobiography of Albert Pierrepoint, 1905-1992. After becoming an executioner at the age of 27 in 1931, Pierrepoint hanged 433 men and 17 women until his resignation in 1956].

Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.