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G. G. Harrap, 1972. Hardcover. Fair/poor. Fair Hardback in well rubbed dustwrapper. Owner's name in neat had to f.e.p. The story of how a popular actor suddenly found himself the number one suspect in the murder of a Reading tobacconist is both criminologically important and humanly fascinating. Important because the inquest took such a form that the resulting public outcry led to Parliamentary action against the growing and legally unsatisfactory process of trial by coroner. Fascinating because it is a story of triumph and suffering swaddled in the richly nostalgic atmosphere of the old theatre. The verdict was greeted by scenes of wild rejoicing. Thousands of people lined Drews route from the coroners court to his hotel, cheering, weeping and showering flowers on their hero of the moment. But that October day in 1929 was the beginning of the end for the actor. From then on his fortunes went steadily downwards until, before his death alone and destitute…
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The Ordeal of Philip Yale Drew: A Real Life Murder Melodrama in Three Acts Hardcover - 1972
by Whittington-Egan, Richard
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- Title The Ordeal of Philip Yale Drew: A Real Life Murder Melodrama in Three Acts
- Author Whittington-Egan, Richard
- Binding Hardcover
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- Pages 360
- Language ENG
- Publisher G. G. Harrap, London
- Date 1972
- ISBN 9780245597305
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George G.Harrap & Co Ltd, 1972-05-22. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Previous owners' details on first page. Rubbing and wear to edges of dust jacket which is now in protective sleeve. Same day dispatch (Mon- Fri) from the UK if ordered by 1pm.
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London, Toronto, Wellington & Sydney: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1972. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good in Poor Dust Wrapper. Edges of the dust wrapper somewhat frayed with some loss.. First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (red boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 8¾ x 5½ (0.9 kg); 360pp; Index; Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Maps [1]; Plans; ISBN: 0245597301 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #105999|| Condition:
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London, Toronto, Wellington & Sydney: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1972. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Good in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper edgeworn and faded with loss at the spine ends and corners. Now protected in a removable mylar sleeve. Edges of the text block lightly spotted. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned. . First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (red boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 8¾ x 5½ (0.9 kg); 360pp; Index; Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Maps [1]; Plans; ISBN: 0245597301 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #179261|| Condition:
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