The Life and Death of John Price - A Study of the Exercise of Naked Power

Barry, John Vincent
1964 (First Edition). Melbourne University Press , Melbourne, Australia

The notorious John Price, (Civil Commandant of the Norfolk Island penal colony and then overall Inspector- General of Penal Establishments in Victoria) is an excellent basis for 'general observations on cruelty' by The Honourable Mr.Justice, John Vincent Barry. A scholarly work, not for the faint-hearted.

$35.00

Specifications

Author Barry, John Vincent
Publisher Melbourne University Press
Place Published Melbourne, Australia
Year Published 1964 (First Edition)
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1964
Size 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm
Chapters VII
Pages 204pp

Condition Report

Cover Hardcover in drab, olive publishers Cloth, with gold title original a firm spine and shelf-wear scuffing to corners and binding edges with a light olive decorated dust wrapper with chipping and wear to all edges and light exposure tanning of spine now protected by clear archival covering.
Overall Internally the text is in excellent order with a small pale owner's name in ink on front free end paper corner. overall, the book is in very good to excellent condition.