The World's Famous Prisons Series

Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation

by Major Arthur Griffin

SUBTITLE: An Account of the State of Prisons from the Earliest Times to the Present Day, with the History of Celebrated Cases 

Arthur George Frederick Griffiths (1838-1908) was a military historian, prison administrator and prolific author, who worked for awhile as a military correspondent for The Times newspaper. [Wikipedia] 323 pages. 6 x 9.25 inches.

Publishing Info: The Gorlier Society. London.

Overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• From title: "Willbank Penitentiary, An experiment in Reformation".
• Blue cloth cover with white panel on spine with red title.
• Spine head and foot are slightly rubbed from shelfwear, as are corners and edges of overboards.
• Boards are otherwise in very good condition.
• Gilted top of textblock. Exterior is deckled edges, interior is clean.
• Front hinge is weak, webbing is showing.
• Stamp on front pastedown.
• Binding is secure.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear

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