Trial of Alfred Arthur Rouse - Notable British Trials - 1931 - 1st Edition
Language: English
Published by William Hodge & Company, Ltd., Edinburgh and London, 1931
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





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Seller: The Trial Library - Rare Crime & Legal History Books, London, United KingdomThe Trial Library - Rare Crime & Legal History Books
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First edition of the Notable British Trials volume, printed in Great Britain by William Hodge & Company Ltd, Glasgow and Edinburgh, 1931. Preface; Temple, E.C., June, 1931.
Covers the case of Alfred Rouse, known for the “Blazing Car Murder,” a notorious 1930s case.
A notable feature of this book is the presence of a J. H. H. Gaute ownership sticker, indicating provenance associated with the noted crime writer, editor, and criminological researcher, adding further interest to an already desirable title.
A collectible and sought-after title for enthusiasts of true crime and British legal history.
Condition: Good. Binding firm. Pages clean with light age toning and some light foxing to prelims and edges. Minor wear and bumping to extremities, with light marks to spine and boards. Internally complete.
From a substantial private collection of Notable British Trials and criminology works.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Trial of Alfred Arthur Rouse - Notable British Trials - 1931 - 1st Edition
- Author
- Helena Normanton
- Publisher
- William Hodge & Company, Ltd., Edinburgh and London
- Publication year
- 1931
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- Printing Unknown
- Dimensions
- 15 centimeters width by 22 centimeters height by 4 centimeters depth
The Trial Library - Rare Crime & Legal History Books
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Welcome to our specialist bookstore dedicated to rare and collectible works on criminal trials, legal history, and historic cases. Our collection focuses on a fascinating area of publishing that documents some of the most important, controversial, and intriguing trials in British and international history.
We offer carefully selected volumes from well-known historical series including the Notable British Trials, Notable Scottish Trials, Notable English Trials, Old Bailey Trial Series, Famous Trials, and post-war War Crimes Trials. Many of these books were originally published in the early to mid-20th century and provide detailed contemporary accounts of the legal proceedings, personalities, and social context surrounding famous cases.
These works are of particular interest to collectors of true crime literature, legal historians, criminology enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by the development of forensic science and criminal justice. The books often include trial transcripts, contemporary commentary, and scholarly introductions by leading legal figures, historians, and writers of the time.
Our inventory includes volumes covering a wide range of historically significant cases - from well-known Victorian and Edwardian murder trials, to landmark political prosecutions, to the important post-Second World War war-crimes tribunals. Many titles feature original cloth bindings and early editions that are increasingly difficult to find today.
Each book is individually inspected and described as accurately as possible so that collectors can purchase with confidence. Where relevant we note edition information, condition, and any notable features such as limited printings, signatures, or inserts.
Our aim is to provide collectors and readers with access to interesting and historically significant books that illuminate the evolution of law, justice, and criminal investigation.
Whether you are building a specialist library of trial literature, researching historic cases, or simply interested in the stories behind famous trials, we hope you will find something of interest in our catalogue.
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