On the execution of "Pirate Hicks" at Liberty Island...
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THE WORLD, New York, July 20, 1860
* Albert W. Hicks hanging at Liberty Island
* Last pirate executed in the United States
Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "Piracy" which is concerning Albert Hicks, the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
The report begins: "The pirate Hicks met his well-deserved fate amid the execrations of men..." with much more.
Eight pages, minor wear at margins, a few discrete archival mends at margins, generally good condition.
* Albert W. Hicks hanging at Liberty Island
* Last pirate executed in the United States
Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "Piracy" which is concerning Albert Hicks, the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
The report begins: "The pirate Hicks met his well-deserved fate amid the execrations of men..." with much more.
Eight pages, minor wear at margins, a few discrete archival mends at margins, generally good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
Price
$48
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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