Duff, Charles.: A Handbook on Hanging. , Grant Richards. The Cayme Press ltd. MCMXXV11J. (l927 or 8?) lst.

Being a short introduction to the fine art of Execution, and containing much use ful information on Neck breaking, Throttling, Strangling, Asphyxiation, decapitation and electrocution; as well as data and wrinkles for Hangmen, an account ofthe late Mr. Berry's method of killing and his working list of Drops; to which is added a Hangman's Ready Reckoner and certain other items of interest. All very Proper to be read and kept in every Family. small 8vo. 128pp. owners signature on fep. & name label. Ernest H. Shackleton (I take it not the explorer who died in 1922). book cover decorated with hangmans gallows. vg. (Book ref. 2808)  £35.00

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