AN ACCOUNT OF THE CURTIS HOMICIDE AND TRIALS OF JNO. E. POINDEXTER
by [Poindexter, John]
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Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Richmond: Dispatch Steam Presses, 1879. 54, [2- advt] pp. Original printed wrappers bound into later speckled cloth. Light uniform toning. Diagram at page 19. Text block a bit loosened from the cloth. Contemporary newspaper account affixed to the endpapers of the cloth. Very Good.
Miss Isabel Cottrell told "Poindexter that Charles E. Curtis, a shoe clerk, had insulted her while fitting her feet." Apparently Curtis had made derogatory "remarks" about Miss Cottrell's feet. For this offense, "Poindexter declared that Curtis must be horsewhipped and, with his brother, went to Curtis' shop and struck him several blows. Flabbergasted Curtis could only stammer an apology, and they parted with a handshake. It then dawned on Curtis that he had been insulted and that Poindexter must apologize or be caned. When Curtis tried to do this, urged on by a 'friend,' Poindexter shot him five times. The verdict was manslaughter" [McDade].
The advertisements from local merchants are for stationery; "Speaking Telephones | Conversation by Wire;" a hotel, and a carriage builder.
McDade 756. Haynes 14248.
Miss Isabel Cottrell told "Poindexter that Charles E. Curtis, a shoe clerk, had insulted her while fitting her feet." Apparently Curtis had made derogatory "remarks" about Miss Cottrell's feet. For this offense, "Poindexter declared that Curtis must be horsewhipped and, with his brother, went to Curtis' shop and struck him several blows. Flabbergasted Curtis could only stammer an apology, and they parted with a handshake. It then dawned on Curtis that he had been insulted and that Poindexter must apologize or be caned. When Curtis tried to do this, urged on by a 'friend,' Poindexter shot him five times. The verdict was manslaughter" [McDade].
The advertisements from local merchants are for stationery; "Speaking Telephones | Conversation by Wire;" a hotel, and a carriage builder.
McDade 756. Haynes 14248.
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- Bookseller
- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37489
- Title
- AN ACCOUNT OF THE CURTIS HOMICIDE AND TRIALS OF JNO. E. POINDEXTER
- Author
- [Poindexter, John]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Dispatch Steam Presses
- Place of Publication
- Richmond
- Date Published
- 1879
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- AMERICANA;
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
About the Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
Biblio member since 2005
Woodbridge, Connecticut
About David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
The Company, formed in 1989, specializes in the cultural, political, and social history of the Americas. Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. David M. Lesser is also a member of the American Antiquarian Society. Located in New Haven's suburb of Woodbridge, Connecticut, visitors are welcome by appointment. We issue six printed catalogues annually.
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