The Bayly Case Unique in Famous Trials
Wellington, New Zealand: National Magazines, Limited. 1934. Wrappered trade paperback volume. Scarce account of a trial from New Zealand. William Alfred Bayly was convicted of murdering his cousin and her wife and subsequently hanged. The book was presented to John Murdock, head of a crime lab in California by a compatriot in New Zealand in 2003. A gift inscription in pencil is found on the free endpaper. Three former owner's names in ink are also printed on the endpapers. Fair / good with significant wear to spine as shown. Sewn binding is solid. Wear to back cover. Slight foxing. Housed in custom printed clamshell style paper box as shown. Item #19370
Price: $199.00