Famous Trials Series - 13 Volume Collection

Various Authors

Published by Geoffrey Bles, Suffolk St, Pall Mall, London

A 13-volume collection from the Geoffrey Bles Famous Trials Series, arranged chronologically by the dates of the cases, comprising accounts of notable criminal and legal cases spanning from the 17th to the early 20th century. These volumes cover a wide range of historically significant trials, from early constitutional cases to notorious interwar crimes, offering insight into the development of British justice and changing attitudes to crime and punishment including well-known cases such as those of Patrick Herbert Mahon, Norman Thorne, and A. A. Rouse.

Condition: No dust jackets. Cloth bindings. General wear, some fading to spines, and foxing throughout. Overall a sound and readable set.

The Trial of William Penn (Trial date: 1670)
Account of the landmark trial of William Penn

Maria Marten (Trial date: 1827)
The notorious ?Red Barn Murder?

Professor Webster (Trial date: 1849)
The Boston murder case of John White Webster

The Trial of Constance Kent (Trial date: 1865)
A celebrated Victorian case involving family tragedy and delayed confession

The Trial of the Detectives (Trial date: 1877)
Covers the Great Scotland Yard Detective Scandal

The Bank of England Forgery (Trial date: early 19th century)
An account of major forgery cases prosecuted by the Bank of England

The Thaw Case (Trial date: 1907)
The sensational American trial of Harry Kendall Thaw

The Trial of Patrick Herbert Mahon (Trial date: 1924)
A notorious dismemberment case that shocked Britain

The Trial of Norman Thorne (Trial date: 1925)
A highly publicised murder trial involving alleged occult elements

The Trial of Allaway (Trial date: 1927)
A lesser-known but intriguing criminal case of the late 1920s

The Trial of Podmore (Trial date: 1929)
An interwar criminal case offering insight into evolving investigative methods and legal standards

The Trial of Alfred Edward James Compton Mason (Trial date: c. 1929?30)
A significant fraud case involving a barrister, shedding light on legal ethics and professional misconduct in early 20th-century Britain

The Trial of A. A. Rouse (Trial date: 1931)
A notorious ?insurance murder? case in which a body was used to fake identity after a car fire

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All books are carefully packaged between sturdy protective cardboard sheets, placed in a padded jiffy envelope, and securely sealed to provide maximum protection during transit and help ensure it arrives safely. Seller Inventory # FTS-001

Bibliographic Details

Title: Famous Trials Series - 13 Volume Collection
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles, Suffolk St, Pall Mall, London
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition