Southack John (4 results)

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 128. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1809 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 128.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First (only). A good copy of this exceedingly rare volume The subtitle essentially describes it completely John Southack was a Boston merchant who was sent to prison for scuttling a ship to commit insurance fraud Because of his observations in prison, he subsequently became important in the prison reform movement, primarily due to this book There are included at the end of the work several Massachusetts laws on prison laws of the time Leather spine on marbled paper covered boards, with gilt title on a black leather label on spine Spine scuffed and boards scuffed and worn, but binding is still tight and sound Text has age darkening and light foxing throughout, but is otherwise unmarked and undamaged Encased now in an attractive custom-made mottled calf slip-case by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (see Photo) that protects the work completely The slip-case has a few tiny chip at edges There is the ink name and a nearly illegible inscription, presumably of an early owner on the rear endpaper, with the date of 1817 on the rear pastedown [Sabin 88222] Being privately printed, there are not more than a handful of copies in private hands 119 pp.

n.p.: Author, 1809. "Containing an account of the sinking of the brigantine Hannah, for which the author suffered in 1803; and an account of all the other vessels insured at different places, which were to have been sunk; to which is added, a history of the State prison in Charlestown, with observations on this excellent institution." First and only edition. Southack specialized in insurance fraud, but was also involved in prostitution and other criminal activities. In 1803 he scuttled his own ship to claim the insurance, but was caught and sent to the clink. This experience led him, wonderfully, to become a leading voice in prison reform. A good bit of underworld detail accompanies the story of his rise to righteousness. Stab sewn in original blue paper wraps. Tears on a few pages, but no loss of text. 17 cm. 119 pp.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1809. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 128, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 128 128.