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Catharine Robinson, the Victim of Depravity. The Reputed Wife of Michael Robinson, a Notorious Pickpocket. Who Was Executed for Murder, in Wales, [England] April 6th, 1832

Catharine Robinson, the Victim of Depravity. The Reputed Wife of Michael Robinson, a Notorious Pickpocket. Who Was Executed for Murder, in Wales, [England] April 6th, 1832

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Catharine Robinson, the Victim of Depravity. The Reputed Wife of Michael Robinson, a Notorious Pickpocket. Who Was Executed for Murder, in Wales, [England] April 6th, 1832

by Robinson, Michael (1797-1832)

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USA: N.P., 1832. Possibly first edition despite the title page indicating five London printings, of which there are not known records. Publisher unknown, place of publication likely Providence, RI. Scarce narrative of the life of an English pickpocket who married (and corrupted) an American woman, including details of the pickpocketing "art". Blue softcover (front cover missing), frontis engraving, 36 pages. Heavily worn, rear cover chipped and spotted, pages age-toned and edgeworn, first two leaves detached but present, name written at top of title page, light foxing throughout. . Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Catharine Robinson, the Victim of Depravity. The Reputed Wife of Michael Robinson, a Notorious Pickpocket. Who Was Executed for Murder, in Wales, [England] April 6th, 1832
Author
Robinson, Michael (1797-1832)
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Fair
Publisher
N.P.
Place of Publication
USA
Date Published
1832
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords
CRIME CONFESSION THEFT
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American History and Biography; World History, World Wars and Militaria; Law and Legal History;

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