[A collection of cuttings chiefly from Edinburgh newspapers, relating to the Burke and Hare murders.]
Burke, William,1792-1829.
Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose,Earl of,1847-1929,former owner.StEdNL
Maidment, James,1793-1879,compilerStEdNL
Barnbougle Castle.Library,former owner.StEdNL

[1828-1841]
Armorial bookplate of the 5th Earl of Rosebery on the front pastedown. Manuscript inscription on the first flyleaf "This volume illlustrates the Burke & Hare murders in 1829 and containing a variety of rare & curious Contemporary prints, etchings, ballads, poems, articles, making it unique, bought from Mr. Maidment along with 2 8vo volumes Containing the report of the trial & many curious relative pieces-- no 430 9 the catalogue for £17. Since rebound by Riviere - 18/6". Stamp of Barnbougle Caatle Catalogue on the front flyleaf. An inventory of Burke's possessions from 1829 signed by William Archibald is tipped at the fourth leaf, and a letter from Knox to Maidment is pasted onto the sixth leaf. Occasional manuscript inscriptions throughout provide dates for some of the newspaper clippings.