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Click here to see our other books! A Warning to Youth. The Life and Death of Thomas Savage Anonymous 1734 John Marshall : London 6" by 3.5" 105, [3pp] SUMMARY A very scarce cautionary tale for children, discussing the twice-executed murderer Thomas Savage. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce work. The twenty-second edition. ESTC citation number N35387. With six in-text illustrations. Three pages of adverts to the rear. An account of the life and death of the criminal Thomas Savage, who was twice executed, a cautionary tale for youth. In 1688 Savage murdered a maid at his Master's house, hitting her with a hammer. This tale explains how Savage had already shown his evil tendencies by not attempting church on the Sabbath, which was illegal at the time. Savage was executed twice, the first attempt to kill him being unsuccessful, thus shocking everyone when he suddenly started breathing once more. CONDITION In a full rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with minor marks to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor rubbing to the extremities. A small amount of wear to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with the occasional spot. Pages are a little closely cropped to the tail, only affecting the signatures. Light edge wear to the margins of the first few pages, resulting in a few closed tears. Prior owner's ink to the head of the title. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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