- Title
- The life and execution of John Pegsworth ; With a correct sketch of a letter sent to his wife on Monday; and also a copy of verses written by himself
- Pegsworth, John, -1837, creator
Quick, J.V., -1853, printer.
Great Britain, Central Criminal Court. - [1837]
1837 - England
[London] - Printed and published by J.V. Quick, Bowling Green Lane, Clerkenwell
- 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (wood engravings) ; 37.3 x 25 cm.
- English
- biography
Wood engravings-England-19th century.
Broadsides-England-19th century
Poetry - Books and documents
- [Commentary] --Recorders report. --Letter. --Execution. A copy of verses.
- Pegsworth, John
Ready, John Holiday
Executions and executioners--England--London
Insanity (Law)--England
Trials (Murder)--England--London
Warnings--Poetry - Date of imprint from event.
Pegsworth was considered by some to have committed the murder during a bout of insanity. First section of text includes commentary on his mental condition.
Verses begin : You parents all now listen unto me.
Wood engraving (12.1 x 22.8 cm.) : Courtroom scene.
Wood engraving (7.8 x 9.9 cm.) : Shackled prisoner at desk in prison cell.
Wood engraving (6 x 7.3) set within ruled border (7.2 x 8.2 cm.) : Hanging scene before prison walls, with spectators.
Within a ruled border. - Harvard Law School Library, Harvard University
- 990081063110203941
- Title
- The life and execution of John Pegsworth ; With a correct sketch of a letter sent to his wife on Monday; and also a copy of verses written by himself
- Creator / Contributor
- Pegsworth, John, -1837, creator
Quick, J.V., -1853, printer.
Great Britain, Central Criminal Court. - Date
- [1837]
1837 - Place of Origin
- England
[London] - Publisher
- Printed and published by J.V. Quick, Bowling Green Lane, Clerkenwell
- Extent
- 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (wood engravings) ; 37.3 x 25 cm.
- Language
- English
- Genre
- biography
Wood engravings-England-19th century.
Broadsides-England-19th century
Poetry - Digital Format
- Books and documents
- Contents
- [Commentary] --Recorders report. --Letter. --Execution. A copy of verses.
- Subjects
- Pegsworth, John
Ready, John Holiday
Executions and executioners--England--London
Insanity (Law)--England
Trials (Murder)--England--London
Warnings--Poetry - Notes
- Date of imprint from event.
Pegsworth was considered by some to have committed the murder during a bout of insanity. First section of text includes commentary on his mental condition.
Verses begin : You parents all now listen unto me.
Wood engraving (12.1 x 22.8 cm.) : Courtroom scene.
Wood engraving (7.8 x 9.9 cm.) : Shackled prisoner at desk in prison cell.
Wood engraving (6 x 7.3) set within ruled border (7.2 x 8.2 cm.) : Hanging scene before prison walls, with spectators.
Within a ruled border. - Repository
- Harvard Law School Library, Harvard University
- Record ID
- 990081063110203941
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