John Knatchbull : from quarterdeck to gallows : including the narrative written by himself in Darlinghurst Gaol 23rd January-13th February 1844, now first published from the original manuscript : with retrospect of his life by Colin Roderick
1963, First Edition. Sydney ; London : Angus and Robertson. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Slight lean to spine. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his bookplate to front pastedown. SIGNED by Colin Roderick on title page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 277 pages; Physical description: 277 p. : illus., plates, facsims. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Knatchbull, John, 1789-1844 -- Memoir -- Biography -- Great Britain -- Australia -- History -- Naval history -- Crime. Item #213421
Price: €48.95