Trial of John W. Webster for the Murder of George W. Parkman Including the Hearing on the Petition for a Writ of Error, the Findings of the Coroner's Jury, the Prisoner's Confessional Statements, Appication for a Commutation of Sentence, Etc. [2 Volumes]

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Webster was a Professor at the Harvard Medical College who was conviceted of murdering George Parkman and hanged. This was a sensational murder in 1850 and some of the proceedings were questionable. This two volume account of the trial includes direct testimony of witnesses, evidence presented, lawyers' arguments, etc. Index in vol. 2. Part of the "Causes Celebres" trial series, the selections were made "with special reference to the value of each as a model of legal argument and eloquence of skillful examination of witnesses, and of the eminent ability in the generalconduct of the case." This set is bound in blue cloth bindings with black spine labels with lettering in gilt (labels are chipped). There is a large owner name stamped on the title page of both volumes as well as a previous owner's bookplate on the front paste down in each volume. I suspect that this set may have been rebound at some time--but probably more than 90 years ago. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked set with no interior or exterior markings. The pages are clean with no staining or foxing. Pagination: v. 1: 360 p.; v. 2: 361-712 p. These 2 volumes comprise vols 4 & 5 of the Causes Celebres Series. This is an uncommon book.; Causes Celebres Series; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall. N° de ref. del artículo 18545

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