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The crucifixion of Christ ('The Great Crucifixion'). Engraving by Agostino Carracci, 1589, after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

'Dr. Dooreslaer' appearing with mythological figures and scenes of feasting and execution. Line engraving, c. 1650.

M'Naughten : a letter to the Lord Chancellor, upon insanity / by J.Q. Rumball.

Trials and behaviour of the five unfortunate men, who were executed this day, on Penenden Heath, pursuant to their sentence at the late Maidstone assizes : with a mournful copy of verses.

An essay on crimes and punishments / [C. Beccaria] ; translated from the Italian ; with a commentary, attributed to Mons. de Voltaire, translated from the French.

Trial behaviour and awful execution of R. Hale, & C. Brough at Stafford, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1864.

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M'Naughten : a letter to the Lord Chancellor, upon insanity / by J.Q. Rumball.

'Dr. Dooreslaer' appearing with mythological figures and scenes of feasting and execution. Line engraving, c. 1650.

Trials and behaviour of the five unfortunate men, who were executed this day, on Penenden Heath, pursuant to their sentence at the late Maidstone assizes : with a mournful copy of verses.

An essay on crimes and punishments / [C. Beccaria] ; translated from the Italian ; with a commentary, attributed to Mons. de Voltaire, translated from the French.

Trial behaviour and awful execution of R. Hale, & C. Brough at Stafford, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1864.