1913 Missouri State Prison Facts Seen By A Convict Book Antique Penitentiary OL

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This is a rare antique book about life in the Missouri State Prison published in 1913. The cover reads: The Missouri State Prison - FACTS - As Seen By A Convict - 1913 Souvenir Book 1914 - Containing The Truth About Everything - Price Fifty Cents - Written and Compiled by Convict No. 13,905 The pages are not numbered but this book has about 100 pages and measures about 6" x 9" in a red soft cover binding which lots of photos and detailed information about the Missouri State Penitentiary. The forward to this book indicates it was published by Convict No. 13,905 who is not otherwise identified for the dual purpose of supporting his wife and child while incarcerated and as a warning to others to stay out of prison. This book has lots of information and photos about prison industries that employed convict labor including the Star Clothing Manufacturing Company, The Economy Stay Company, The State Twine Company and others. This book has photos and information about the guards, the warden, chaplain and others associated with the Missouri State Prison as well as photos of prisoner in prison strips. This is really an interesting artifact of prison life from 100 years ago with some references showing different treatment for "colored" prisons versus white prisoners as well as numerous photos showing prison facilities. This book is complete but in rough shape. There is some damp staining around the edges of the first few pages and some red ink staining on the first and second page from the color although nothing is stuck together, moldy or otherwise water damaged. Some of the cover material is missing along the top and bottom of the spine and the first two pages detached from the staple binding and were taped back down with a small piece of tape by a prior owner. Everything is laid back neatly together and the book is fully complete. This is a rare one which didn't turn up on World Cat search. Email any questions. Thanks for looking. If you have questions about how to pay for this item please let me know. If you made multiple purchases for a single shipment contact us for combined shipping charges which will normally be less than the amount shown on Paypal invoice. You will receive an email notifying you when your item ships.Buyers outside the USA, please provide a telephone number for customs forms. Shipping Terms Please Our shipping charges are based on actual postage plus less than one dollar to cover materials and handling. This also includes Delivery Confirmation on all domestic shipments. All items are professionally packed and well protected for shipment. All paper items are shipped in a plastic archival sleeve with rigid backing and marked "DO NOT BEND". If you have special shipping instructions please let us know and we'll try to comply.If you win multiple items and want them shipped together please contact us for a revised Paypal invoice. All shipments within the USA are sent with Delivery Confirmation. Buyers outside the USA please provide your phone number with payment so that we may include this on the customs forms. We are not able to declare items as "gifts", misrepresent the contents or value or otherwise falsify customs forms. Media Mail is a cheaper shipping option for some items such as books. Please be aware that Media Mail can take up to 21 days and that items which do not qualify for Media Mail such as magazines can not be sent by Media Mail. Most items are sent the first business day following receipt of your payment but we ask that you allow three business days for shipment of your item. Buyers will receive an email notification at the end of the auction and when the item ... read more

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