1819
by Broadside; Execution; Head, James
1819. [London]: Catnach, Printer, [c. 1813-1838].. [London]: Catnach, Printer, [c. 1813-1838]. A Rare Broadside Recording the (Unjust?) Case of a Man Hanged for Arson [Broadside]. [Execution]. [Head, James]. Trial, Execution, And Dying Behaviour of James Head Aged 40, For Setting Fire to a Barn at Wakeley. [London]: Catnach, Printer, Monmouth Court, Seven Dials, [1819]. 14-1/2" x 9-1/4" broadside hinged (with two small circular stickers at top-edge) onto 24" x 17" board, text in two columns below headline and woodcut execution scene. Light browning, soiling and creasing without loss to legibility, wear to upper portion of left edge, tears near top-edge (truncated)