{"product_id":"the-life-of-a-london-beak-h-l-cancellor-hurst-amp-blackett-1930","title":"The Life of a London Beak H. L. Cancellor Hurst \u0026amp; Blackett 1930","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn uncommon first-hand account of London's criminal courts, written by H. L. Cancellor, Magistrate of the Marlborough Street Police Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePublished in 1930, \u003cem\u003eThe Life of a London Beak\u003c\/em\u003e takes its title from the old British slang term for a magistrate or judge. Cancellor recounts memorable cases, criminals and characters encountered during his career, providing a fascinating glimpse into London's policing, courts and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHis recollections include the First World War, with descriptions of German air raids, bombings and the difficulties of administering justice in wartime London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe volume is illustrated throughout with photographic portraits and contemporary courtroom caricatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eErnest H. Shackleton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA particularly intriguing feature is a printed ownership label to the front pastedown reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\"Ernest H. Shackleton.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe identity of this former owner remains unknown. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton died in 1922, eight years before this book was published, so no direct connection to the famous Antarctic explorer is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginal dark blue cloth with gilt spine lettering. Rubbing, marking and general wear to the binding, with scattered foxing and spotting internally. Illustrated and photographic plates remain attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual piece of London criminal, legal and social history, made particularly interesting by its unexplained Shackleton ownership label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight - 625g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight - 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth - 16.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness - 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54649823068499,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/IMG_8720.jpg?v=1787318147","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-of-a-london-beak-h-l-cancellor-hurst-amp-blackett-1930","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}