Execution of John Bishop and Joseph Williams
Subtitle: for the murder of Carlo Ferrier [sic], an Italian boy. May is respited
Publisher: Pitts, Printer, 6, Great St. Andrew Street 7 Dials
Published: 1831
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Body snatching; Murder; Trials (Murder)
Notes: Names of Thomas Williams and Carlo Ferrari given erroneously in title.

Date of imprint from event.

Primarily an account of the trial of Bishop, Williams, and James May for the murder of Carlo Ferrari for the purpose of selling his body for dissection. May, was acquitted when Bishop and Williams confessed.

Wood engraving (10 x 14.5 cm.) : Hanging scene before prison walls, with spectators.

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Dying speeches II, 93.