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ALCATRAZ "This chunk of concrete is a byproduct of a major rehabilitation effort now underway on the island. It has been inspected by park historic preservation specialists to be sure that it contains nothing of research potential. The project, which includes stabilization of the historic cellhouse, is generating several tons of demolition debris that must be removed from the island. With your purchase, you have made a contribution to the ongoing preservation and restoration of Alcatraz Island for future generations". |
£22 |
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BABY FACE
NELSON
Henderson Daily News (Texas) Sunday morning, Dec. 30th, 1934. Headline "Nelson's Confederate under arrest" - 'Federal agents in San Francisco confirmed reluctantly tonight that John Paul Chase, wanted as a suspect in the slaying of two government men in a Chicago gun fight which ended the life of "Baby Face" Nelson is under arrest... Other stories on the front page are "Docket cleared for Hauptmann trial to start" - 'The legal board of strategy which will attempt to send Bruno Richard Hauptmann to the electric chair on a charge of murdering Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., tonight perfected its case against the German ex-machine gunner in an atmosphere of extravagant rumor and fantastic speculation'. |
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BAMBER Jeremy TLS good content dated 27.6.95 "I always used to laugh at Reg Kray, because he employed guys to write a lot of his letters. Two weeks ago a lunatic came into my room and did his best to take my life. He comes in, pulls out an 8 inch knife and plunged it at my chest..." Signed Jeremy (with happy face doodle). |
£120 |
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BIGGS Ronnie
- The Great Train Robbery Ronald Biggs "ODD MAN OUT", My life on the loose, and the truth about the Great Train Robbery. Bloomsbury 1st Edition 1994 Hardback with signed bookplate to title page. Packed with photos. |
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BORDEN Lizzie Limited Edition plate (number 171 of a Limited Edition of only 250) from the Fall River Historical Society. The front shows the Residence of Andrew J. Borden with a small inset portrait photograph of Lizzie Borden, suspect in the Fall River Murders sensation. Approx. 6.5" diameter. No chips/cracks. Gold rim in good order. |
£65 |
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BRONSON
Charles Brief two sided letter on official Woodhill Prison lined paper. 1999 "You now nothing lasts, Good or Bad, It's all got an end, In fact it's just beginning, Everyday is a bonus in life, We are what we are my friend, Why try to be anything else." Mentioning his latest book being a success and signing off "Respect Charles". Complete with original handwritten envelope. |
£40 |
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CAPONE Al (c. 1899-1947) Baltimore News May 4th 1932, front page carries a photo of Chicago's Al Capone 'Starts for Federal Penitentiary' framed!! This item is not signed. |
£175 |
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CATO STREET
CONSPIRACY - 1820 In February 1820 (only 8 years after the shooting of Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval), a Jacobite plot was discovered to assassinate the entire cabinet. The leader, Arthur Thistlewood, was betrayed and arrested at a house in Cato Street. He, and other conspirators, were hung from the gallows at the Tower of London. |
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CHRISTIE Ethel Wife of John Christie. Handwritten letter to her sister, Lily Bartle. Unfortunately lacking page 1. "I have not had a letter from any of you this year, so would like to hear how you are all going on. Reg is much better and so am I now that the better weather is here....". Signed "Best Wishes Love Ethel". |
£220 |
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CHRISTIE Ethel Wife of John Christie. Handwritten letter to her sister, Lily Bartle. Unfortunately lacking page 1. Rambling letter covering 7 days trying to arrange visits and also explaining that they are thinking of having a trip to Southend one of these fine Sundays and she is sending some silk stockings and some scent which she got for her birthday. Signed "With Love Ethel". (4 pages) |
£220 |
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CHRISTIE Ethel Wife of John Christie. Handwritten letter to her sister. Lily Bartle. Unfortunately lacking page 1 & 3 but fine content as Ethel is explaining "When Harry called last time, I was in next door with Mrs Swan as I go there very often when I cannot bear this house and the people in it". The last page reads "came up last month & the Judge said he could not go on with it(?) in its present form so now we do not know whether they will try again or not". Signed "Ethel". |
£220 |
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CHRISTIE Ethel Wife of John Christie. A good 2 page letter dated 19th October '49 to her sister, Lily Bartle. "Desperately asking for a reply as she has not heard from her for some time and expressing happiness in having just got some coal in and complaining about the rationed food." Signed "Love Ethel & R.". There are 2 slight rips to the first page (not affecting text). There is a doodle and a series of mathematical equations to the reverse in an unknown hand . |
£400 |
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CHRISTIE Ethel Wife of John Christie. Handwritten note "Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year". signed "E". |
£100 |
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COURTNEY Dave Signed publicity postcard. |
£10 |
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CRIPPEN Dr,
Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910) US Murderer "Le Petit Journal" French newspaper dated 14th August 1910 showing the arrest of Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve on board the S.S. Montrose. Long article relating to this news story inside. In good condition for its age, a few tears around the edges to be expected after almost 100 years (also original horizontal fold throughout). Approx. 17" x 12". Professionally framed and glazed. |
£68 |
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CRIPPEN Dr,
Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910) US Murderer Original poster for the British-Pathe Production of the film 'DR CRIPPEN'. Starring Donald Pleasence, Coral Browne, Samantha Eggar and Sir Donald Wolfit. Overall fine condition, original folds. Approx. 39 1/2" x 26 1/2". |
£60 |
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DERNLEY, Syd
(Hangman) Page from a Christies catalogue for the Forman Archive of Crime & Punishment Sale signed to the top white border 'Syd Dernley'. Obtained in person. |
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DILLINGER
John - related
Melvin Purvis (1903-1960) |
£175 |
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DILLINGER
John Vintage, original edition of the Henderson Daily News (Texas) Wednesday afternoon Dec. 19, 1934. Age toning to front page where the boxed story "Dillinger Gang Member Nabbed" tells of the arrest of Joseph Burns who escaped Indiana state prison, but was captured without a shot being fired... Pencilled notes hinted at Burns' link with the $427,950 Brooklyn armored car robbery in August. |
£35 |
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Ruth ELLIS London Evening News dated Tueday, June 21st 1955. The headline is "Ruth Ellis to Hang". In excellent condition apart from a small hole in the middle of the front page caused by being folded for over 50 years. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order. |
£100 |
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ELMORE Belle/CRIPPEN Cora
Poster from the Palace Theatre of Varieties, High Street, Swansea - Monday, November 10, 1902 announcing "Another Grand Company!" featuring The Original Ross Combination, The Southern Belles, amongst others including "Miss B. Elmore" described underneath as the "Dainty Comedienne". |
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EXECUTION OF
JOHN THURTELL HANGMAN JAMES FOXEN Vintage Execution broadside printed by M. an R. Braithwaite, Kendal in 1824. "A true and particular account of the EXECUTION OF JOHN THURTELL, who was Tried at Hertford, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 6th & 7th Days of January, 1824, for the WILFUL MURDER of Mr. Wm. Weare, by Shooting him on the Evening of Friday, the 24th of October last. - Found Guilty, and sentenced to Death. In good condition for its age. Approx. 14" x 6" (+frame). Professionally framed and glazed. For full details of the case please click HERE |
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EXECUTION OF
WILLIAM LATE LORD RUSSELL English Execution Speech pamphlet produced for the execution of William Lord Russell on July 21st 1683. |
£68 |
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FBI WANTED
POSTER Original Wanted folding card from the FBI - 27th Oct. 1950, Frank Albert Vecchiolli, Theft from Interstate Shipment. Finger prints and mug shots "Vecchiolli has been convicted for burglary and armed robbery - Considered dangerous and is known to carry a knife". Issued by J. E. Hoover, Director. Approximately 8" x 8". |
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GACY, John
Wayne Photographic metal plate for the production of John Gacy's business cards for RAPHCO Inc. Contractors/Developers, 831 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Listing Gacy as "Vice President, Operations". This plate would be held at the printers ready for repeat orders from Gacy. Lightweight metallic sheet approx. 10" x 8". |
£135 |
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GACY, John
Wayne Original acrylic painting on canvas board. Menard California. "Cardinals" signed J. W. Gacy to the reverse & John W. Gacy to the front (very faint, hardly visible - see photo). Overall size approx. 13" x 10". |
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GACY, John
Wayne Original acrylic painting on canvas board. Menard California. 'Patches the Clown' signed J. W. Gacy. Also signed and addressed to reverse in biro. Framed & glazed. Approx. 18" x 14". |
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HAUPTMANN
Bruno Richard Kidnapper & murderer of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. ( Lindbergh Baby), 1932. The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann was held in Flemington, NJ, from 1st January to 13th February 1935. This is an official pass which entitles the bearer to attend the January 23rd, 1935 (PM session). Issued by John H. Curtiss, Sheriff of Hunterdon County. Some wear and creases as can be expected for an item of this age. Approximately 4.5" x 3". |
£130 |
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PATTI HEARST FBI WANTED poster This item is NOT signed. |
£100 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER SUSPECT SIR WILLIAM WITHEY GULL, First Baronet (1816-1890), Physician to the Queen. Gull has been suggested as a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders, related to an alleged royal/masonic conspiracy. Medical Prescription, written by Gull, and signed by him with his initials, 16 June 1865. 6" x 4½", laid down. Miscellaneous mounted signatures to reverse. Ideal for framing. |
£145 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER
Punch (or the London Charivari), Vol. XCIV for the year 1888, published at The Office, 85 Fleet Street, London. 314 pages hardback - contains all 4 famous Jack the Ripper prints. |
£120 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER - Dr Francis Tumblety (Jack the Ripper suspect)
Autobiography, "Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety", The Indian Herb Doctor, Cincinnati Ohio 1866, published by the author. 1st Edition, complete and original, full 82 pages. The front cover is almost detached with tears, very fragile, but a rare book in any condition! Dr Tumblety was arrested in connection with the Lincoln assassination, he was eventually exonerated, but another rumor began that he had at one time employed one of the assassination conspirators. This rumor was dispelled as well. Tumblety subsequently wrote and published The Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety, a short pamphlet he authored in an attempt to clear his name and re-establish his good-faith with the public. In reality, the book is little more than a series of paranoid ramblings and fraudulent testimonials. He fled from London after being released from custody a few days after Mary Kelly's murder. |
£220 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER - FLORENCE MAYBRICK Large print taken from the St Stephen’s Review dated August 17th, 1889, depicts Judge Matthews deciding whether or not Florence Maybrick should be sentenced to death for poisoning her husband, James Maybrick (one of the Jack the Ripper suspects), with arsenic. "Life" is represented by "Justice" & "Death" is represented by "Jack the Ripper". It is somewhat ironic and a strange coincidence that the Maybricks and Jack the Ripper are associated on an 1889 print since the possible connection between them only emerged over 100 years later... Florence Maybrick was the first American woman sentenced to death in England. This is the rarest of the vintage Jack the Ripper related prints. Approximate size is 22" (55cm) x 15" (38cm). Print has been neatly laid down to canvas & is framed and glazed. |
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KEMPER Ed TLS Ed from California medical facility dated Feb 10th 1995 "Don't get me started. It's one thing to accept responsibility for ones wrong doing. It's another to invite others to fill in the gaps where things aren't gory enough. The truth is NOT stranger than fiction in this case". Complete with autographed envelope. |
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KRAY TWINS -
FRANK MITCHELL
Original Daily Mirror newspaper dated 21st December 1966. Front page headline reads "A letter to the Mirror - signed Frank Mitchell". This is a rare newspaper. Professionally framed and glazed. |
£65 |
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KRAY TWINS Reg & Ron Kray-Our Story (with Fred Dinenage). Two signed stickers laid down to title page. Mint condition. |
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KRAY TWINS 1990 - The Krays 'Stories We Can Tell', Limited Edition 12" picture disc (500 copies only). Mint condition. |
£75 |
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KRAY Reg Prison shirt signed in black marker "Billy, God Bless, Affection, 1999, Friend, Reg Kray". With original HMP prison label. Size 18. Professionally framed and glazed. |
£350 |
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KRAY Reg Handwritten letter on headed paper, 2 sides. Approximately 5 " x 7". |
£40 |
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KRAY Ron Monday 19th Nov. 1990. "Dear Janet, Could you come to see me on Sunday afternoon xx 25th Nov, God Bless, Love Ron xxxx, Thanks for the card, would you ring Kate and let her know if you can make it. |
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LE NEVE Ethel "Ethel Le Neve, Her Life Story, With the True Account of their Flight and Her Friendship for Dr Crppen" told by herself. Booklet. c. 1911. This item is NOT SIGNED |
£65 |
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LORD LUCAN (LUCAN,
Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of) - (1934-) Full copy of the Sun newspaper with headline "Shootout in Lucan Hunt", September 1982. |
£16 |
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LORD LUCAN (LUCAN,
Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of) - (1934-) A small photo detached from Lucan's AA foreign driving license signed as Lord Bingham. |
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MEYER George - (AL
CAPONE'S DRIVER!) Alleged wheel man at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Signed book: Al Capone's Devil Driver. Dallas, Texas: Acclaim Books, 1979. Paperback, 4.25" x 7, 149 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover, "To Norma, God bless you and yours, George Meyer". In fine condition, with light page toning and a small tear to cover. |
£135 |
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MILLS Freddie
(1919-1965) English Boxer who died in mysterious circumstances 1950's "Freddie Mills Adjustable Punch Ball" Made by Christie & Jay Ltd, London EC1. Comprises original Albion rubber bladder, canvas punch bag cover, adjustable clamp to adjust the metal stand's height, rubber holding pouch and red wooden standing board which measures approx 28 inches in length. Made for kid's use. The only items missing are the original nuts, bolts, washers and screws to fix the rod to the standing board. Good, well-made vintage toy in original box, |
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NILSEN Dennis Good autograph letter 2 sides on Nilsen's personal stationary 20th April '95. "Mental illness is a specific syndrome with symptoms geared to actual diseases in medical science. I suffer from no such disease nor has it ever been seriously suggested by anyone that I do... One man's personality disorder is another man's eccentricity. I take full responsibility for the criminal results of my actions (hence the long prison sentence) . At my trial, the judge recommended that I serve a minimum of 25 years. Years later that 'sentence' has been increased. The state is now telling me that justice will only be done, in my case, on the day of my death (and Myra Hindley's in her case). Signed in full, Des Nilsen. |
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OSWALD Lee
Harvey - JFK Assassination Original complete edition of the Milwaukee Journal, Monday, November 25, 1963. Huge headline "Oswald Slain" and dramatic photo. Professionally framed and glazed. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order. |
£100 |
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PETIOT Marcel French doctor, guillotined for the murder of 27 people, (although the figure could be as many as 60). Petiot was one of the last people to die by the blade, and the authorities had trouble finding him a Guillotine. This prescription on Petiot's personal stationary has a good clear signature dated 18th September 1939. Extremely rare in any form. |
£1,000 |
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PETIOT Marcel See above description. Prescription on headed notepaper signed by Petiot at the bottom. Extensive foxing & folds throughout. Extremely rare in any form. Approx. 3" x 5". |
£600 |
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PIERREPOINT,
Albert (1905-1992) Chief Executioner 1932-1956 Autobiography "Executioner : Pierrepoint", hardback 1st Edition, published in 1974 by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. Signed & inscribed by Albert Pierrepoint in dark blue ink to first integral blank leaf "To Dr. Bernard Agress, With all best wishes, Albert Pierrepoint, October 24th, 1974. In fine condition. 211 pages. |
£325 |
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PIERREPOINT,
Albert (1905-1992) Chief Executioner 1932-1956 Autobiography "Executioner : Pierrepoint", hardback 1st Edition, published in 1974. This item is NOT signed. |
£45 |
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PIERREPOINT,
Albert (1905-1992) Chief Executioner 1932-1956 Black fountain pen ink signature on a card, with small newspaper caption affixed above. |
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PRETTY BOY
FLOYD
Henderson Daily News (Texas) Monday afternoon, Oct. 22, 1934. Some age toning to front page and a 1 inch tear to the left (not affecting the text). Two stories on the front page relate to gangster Pretty Boy Floyd. |
£35 |
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REYNOLDS
Bruce - The Great Train Robbery "The Great Train Robbery" 1964 hardback book by John Gosling & Dennis Craig. inscribed and signed by Bruce Reynolds. Some foxing and small tears to the dust jacket. |
£90 |
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RUBY Jack Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald. Cheque dated 17/7/56 from Empire State of Dallas Bank signed Jack Ruby (spec), framed and glazed with copy of 'the fatal shot' front page. |
£440 |
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RUBY Jack Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald. Cheque dated 20/7/1953 on Mercantile National Bank at Dallas. Signed boldly in blue ballpoint pen. |
£350 |
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SHEPPARD
Marilyn Wife of Sam Sheppard, the Ohio doctor who was accused, tried and convicted of brutally killing his wife in 1954. His story of a "brushy haired intruder" was not believed, and Sheppard served 10 years for a crime he steadfastly denied committing. Sheppard was eventually released from prison after an appeals court ruled he was denied a fair trial due to heavy publicity. His story was later the basis for the television series and movie The Fugitive. Check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Sheppard's father Thomas Reese, payable to Marilyn Sheppard for $50.00, September 30, 1946. Endorsed to reverse by Marilyn Sheppard. |
£135 |
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SIMPSON O.J. American football, no date, boxed with tee, but lacking pump, carries Simpsons' printed autograph. Box has extensive tears and folds, and rates 7/10. Ball and overall display value intact! RARE. THIS ITEM IS NOT SIGNED PLEASE LOOK UNDER ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES - SPORT SECTION FOR OTHER OJ SIMPSON 'JUICY' BARGAINS! |
£75 |
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TICHBORNE
CLAIMANT - Arthur Orton (1834-1898) "The Tichborne Claimant", butcher, emigrant to Australia and imposter, who returned to England in 1866 and impersonated Richard Charles Tichborne (1829-1854), the presumptive heir to estates of the Tichborne family in Hampshire, who was lost at sea. Autograph Letter Signed as 'R. C. D. Tichborne' by Arhur Orton, to Lady Brodie, regretting he is unable to visit because his solicitor needs his presence "for the purpose of carrying on the proceedings in chancery for the vacancy of my estates". 2 Wellesley Villa, Croydon, 25 July 1867. 2pp. 7 x 4.5", small piece of paper adhering to the first page, otherwise in good condition. |
£160 |
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WALLACE
William - Infamous Murderer In 1931 Wallace was convicted at Liverpool of murdering his wife, Julia, by battering her with a poker and faking a burglary and his own alibi. The Wallace Murder became a famous legal case as he was subsequently acquitted of any offence by the Court of Appeal who believed the Jury had misjudged the evidence. Cheque made payable to Wallace for the sum of 5 pounds 9s/1d, dated 1st Sept. 1911 (the year in which he met his wife Julia), endorsed by Wallace to reverse, small tear close to, but not affecting the signature. RARE - This is the first Wallace autograph I have seen in 20 years of collecting! |
£300 |
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WATSON Charles D. (Tex) Member of the Manson family. TL unsigned dated 11/14/95 "I do not write a lot. I have some long time friends that I write, but rarely do I pick up new correspondence, and share in detail about my life". Together with the personalised envelope "Jesus is Lord over all!". |
£175 |
