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Report of the Trial of Jason Fairbanks for the Murder of Elizabeth Fales - 1801

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AUTHOR: FAIRBANKS, Jason. TITLE: Report of the Trial of Jason Fairbanks, on an Indictment for the Murder of Miss Elizabeth Fales. At the Supreme Court, Holden at Dedham, in the County of Norfolk, on Thursday the 6th, and Friday the 7th Days of August, 1801. PUBLISHER: Boston: by Russell and Cutler, 1801. DESCRIPTION: SECOND EDITION. 1 vol., 8-1/4" x 5-1/4", 87pp.. CONDITION: Pages slightly toned, foxing heaver to first and last leaves. overall GOOD/GOOD+. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: RBH shows the last copy appearing at auction was 1995. "The parents of Elizabeth Fales objected to Fairbanks' suit of their daughter, and he, in revenge or frustration, cut her throat in a field. He made an attempt to commit suicide at the same time. He claimed that she committed suicide. He was convicted of murder, but escaped, apparently with the help of friends, and almost reached Canada. He was retaken, however, just before boarding the boat at Whitehall, Vermont. He was executed" - McDade 297. This is the earliest edition listed by Sabin. Sabin 23672.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1801
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214242184732

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