Welcome to Clifford Elmer Books Online True Crime & Criminology Bookstore
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Clifford Elmer Books was established in 1978 and specialises in books covering all aspects of true crime and criminology. Based in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, UK, we are located 8 miles south of Manchester, North West England |
Welcome to the home of Clifford Elmer Books. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. If you can't find what you like please fill out our off-line search form and we will search our off-line inventory, other bookstores and book search services for you.
ANTIQUARIAN BOOK REVIEW
Catalogue of the Month
The internationally renowned Antiquarian Book Review magazine nominated one of our recent catalogues as Catalogue of the Month.
To quote: "...if you wish to dip into the murky depths of criminallity, there would be few better places to start than Clifford Elmer Books' most recent catalogue. Covering all aspects of true crime and criminology, the most avid fan of man's inhumanity to man will find what they are looking for here".
OUR LATEST CATALOGUE
Our first catalogue of 2013 is now available free on request. Highlights include a copy of The Trial of Katherine Nairn and Patrick Ogilvie for the Crimes of Incest and Murder (1st); Arthur Appleton's now scarce monograph of Mary Ann Cotton; The Extraordinary Life and Character of Mary Bateman, The Yorkshire Witch c1809; The Veil of Secrecy Removed - The Only True and Authentic History of Edward H. Rulloff, His Biography, Trials and Execution ( 1st Edition 1871); Pierce Egan's Account of the Trial of John Thurtell and Joseph Hunt this copy including the rare Appendix Recollections of John Thurtell, who was Executed at Hertford, on Friday 9th January; for Murdering Mr. Weare. This Appendix is so often missing in most copies. We also have a nice selection of Notable British Trials Series from a recent purchase. Not all have been listed so do check with us if you have gaps to fill in your collection.
Over 200 items are catalogued and subjects include: RARE & UNUSUAL. CLASSIC CASES, WESTERN AMERICANA, JACK THE RIPPER, FORENSIC and NOTABLE TRIALS SERIES.
If you would like to download a copy of the catalogue in .pdf format you can do so by: Clicking Here
In September 1978 we issued our first catalogue of True Crime & Criminology books, a very humble duplicated listing. Since that time we have produced nearly two hundred subsequent editions, cataloguing many thousands of rare books, broadsides and items of ephemera, all relating to true crime.
NOTABLE SCOTTISH, ENGLISH & BRITISH TRIALS SERIES
We always aim to keep a comprehensive stock of this highly collectable series. If you are not familiar with them you can find more information by clicking the link on the left side of the Homepage in the Navigation block, 'Notable Trials - A Short History'.
ONLINE BOOKSHOP
We are always adding titles to our On-line Bookshop so check it out when you visit the site. The on-line stock represents only a fraction of our total holding of True Crime & Criminology books. If you do not find what you are looking for, please E-mail, telephone or write as we may well be able to help.
SHIPPING RATES
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the wide variety of postal rates throughout the world, the rates shown in your order confirmation are intended as a guide only. Where the actual rate varies substantially we will notify you of the actual cost by e-mail prior to processing the order. Antiquarian and rare items will be sent by insured postage and charged accordingly. All parcels over 1kg to a UK destination will automactically be sent via our 48hr fully insured, 'signed for' Parcelforce contract service. It is not our policy to make a profit on shipping costs.
NEW LINKS PAGE
Please be sure to check out our new Links Page that will lead you to a range of other True Crime and Criminology sites that we feel sure you will enjoy!
BOOKS ALWAYS WANTED
You may like to know that we are always keen to purchase books in our specialist fields. We will buy single items or large collections and will travel to view if necessary. Of particular interest will be Criminal Trials, Antiquarian and Ephemera and Classic Murders. Give us a call!
 
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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN THE ROYAL NAVY. Discipline on the Leeward Islands Station, 1784-1812
BYRN, John D. Jr
20.00 GBP
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| ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS. JACK THE RIPPER EDITION. REPRINT. 6th October,1888. 'Two More Whitechapel Murders'.
ANON
15.00 GBP
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| THIRTY YEARS' SERVICE OF A MEDICAL OFFICER IN THE ENGLISH CONVICT SERVICE
CAMPBELL, John M.D
85.00 GBP
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| LIFE, CONFESSION AND LETTERS OF COURTSHIP OF REV. JACOB S. HARDEN, OF THE M.E. CHURCH, MOUNT LEBANON, HUNTERDON CO., N.J. Executed for the Murder of His Wife on the 6th of July, 1860, at Belvidere, Warren Co., N.J
145.00 GBP
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| THE STRANGEWAYS MURDER. Full Particulars and an Inquiry as to the Whereabouts of the Murderer. With a View of the Gaol and Place of Escape.
ANON
125.00 GBP
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| A NARRATIVE OF THE MURDER OF MR. WEARE AT GILL'S HILL, NEAR ALDENHAM, HERTFORDSHIRE ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 (1823). Compiled from Communications Made By Mr Heward the Proprietor of the Cottage Where Probert Resided, etc.
135.00 GBP
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| ILLUSTRATED LIFE AND CAREER OF WILLIAM PALMER OF RUGELEY. Containing Details of His Conduct as School-boy, Medical Student, Racing Man and Poisoner, with Original Letters of William and Anne Palmer and Other authentic Documents.
ANON
75.00 GBP
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| AN EXHIBITION OF FORGERIES AND DECEPTIVE COPIES Held in the Department of Prints and Drawings - British Museum
15.00 GBP
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| TRIAL OF PROFESSOR JOHN W. WEBSTER FOR THE MURDER OF DR. GEORGE PARKMAN at the Medical College, November 23, 1849.
ANON
95.00 GBP
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| NARRATIVE OF THE CATO-STREET CONSPIRACY bound with AN AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF THE CATO-STREET CONSPIRACY bound with THE LIVES OF THISTLEWOOD, DAVIDSON, BRUNT, TIDD AND INGS.
ANON
395.00 GBP
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