This item is an exceptionally rare 1828 first edition book titled "Red Barn Murder and Execution" by James Curtis. Published by Thomas Kelly, it is finely bound in leather and printed in English.
As an authentic first edition, this volume carries great historical importance and stands as a highly desirable collector's piece for both literature enthusiasts and historians. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter a copy from 1828-the very year William Corder was executed-making this edition especially significant, as it was printed shortly after the infamous event. This copy also retains all of its original illustration plates, depicting the key figures, the prison, and the execution scene.