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The awful sentance [sic] and lamentations of Keene : who now lies in Horsmonger-lane Goal [sic]; under sentance [sic] of execution, without the least hopes of mercy, for the murder of a child, at Albury, near Guilford

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Title
The awful sentance [sic] and lamentations of Keene : who now lies in Horsmonger-lane Goal [sic]; under sentance [sic] of execution, without the least hopes of mercy, for the murder of a child, at Albury, near Guilford
Alternative Title
Awful sentence and lamentations of Keene
Date
1852  
Publication Place
London (England)
Printer
Hodges, E. (Elizabeth Mary Ann), fl. 1855-1861  
Description
  • Likely published in London (England).
  • Likely published 1852.
  • "E. Hodges, (from Pitt's), Wholesale Toy and Marble Warehouse, 31 Dudley Street 7 Dials".
  • In verse.
  • Caption title.
  • Date of publication from date of Keen's execution: April 13, 1852. Cf. Capital Punishment U.K. site via WWW, viewed September 10, 2008.
  • Verse begins: "I am a sad and wretched man,".
  • Title words "Horsmonger", "under", and "sentance" each have a turned "n".
  • Illustration has a full-figure man, a house, and a well.
  • Printed in two columns, with ornamental border between columns.
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of the Frederick J. and Margret L. Worden Endowment.
Extent
1 sheet ([1] p.) : 1 ill.
Dimensions
26 x 18 cm
Language
English
Topical Subject
  • Keene, John, 1831 or 2-1852  
  • Murder  
  • Executions and executioners  
Geographic Subject
  • Great Britain  
  • England  
  • London (England)  
Genre Subject
Poetry  
Associated Entities
Hodges, E. (Elizabeth Mary Ann), fl. 1855-1861
Collection Title
Digital Rare Book Collection
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Acquisition Information
This item is in the public domain.
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Text  
Bibliographic Identifier
99566356212205899
Collection
Digital Rare Book Collection
TitleThe awful sentance [sic] and lamentations of Keene : who now lies in Horsmonger-lane Goal [sic]; under sentance [sic] of execution, without the least hopes of mercy, for the murder of a child, at Albury, near Guilford
Alternative TitleAwful sentence and lamentations of Keene
Date1852  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
PrinterHodges, E. (Elizabeth Mary Ann), fl. 1855-1861  
Description
  • Likely published in London (England).
  • Likely published 1852.
  • "E. Hodges, (from Pitt's), Wholesale Toy and Marble Warehouse, 31 Dudley Street 7 Dials".
  • In verse.
  • Caption title.
  • Date of publication from date of Keen's execution: April 13, 1852. Cf. Capital Punishment U.K. site via WWW, viewed September 10, 2008.
  • Verse begins: "I am a sad and wretched man,".
  • Title words "Horsmonger", "under", and "sentance" each have a turned "n".
  • Illustration has a full-figure man, a house, and a well.
  • Printed in two columns, with ornamental border between columns.
  • Acquisition made accessible thanks to the generous support of the Frederick J. and Margret L. Worden Endowment.
Extent1 sheet ([1] p.) : 1 ill.
Dimensions26 x 18 cm
LanguageEnglish
Topical Subject
  • Keene, John, 1831 or 2-1852  
  • Murder  
  • Executions and executioners  
Geographic Subject
  • Great Britain  
  • England  
  • London (England)  
Genre SubjectPoetry  
Associated EntitiesHodges, E. (Elizabeth Mary Ann), fl. 1855-1861
Collection TitleDigital Rare Book Collection
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Acquisition InformationThis item is in the public domain.
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeText  
Bibliographic Identifier99566356212205899
CollectionDigital Rare Book Collection

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