a very rare American newspaper, "The Hangman" This Jan 22, 1845, issue # 3 is full of . fascinating news of executions w a front page illus of a hanging with leering crowds, refreshment sellers. The 4pp includes news of impending executions including an illustrated article on the death sentencing of "Babe the Pirate, held at Blackwell's Island, New York" also a woman and man to be hung in Columbus, Ohio, pending executions in Maine, Vermont Pennsylvania, & a woman beheaded in Germany. published Boston, Massachusetts by Charles & JM Spear. Corner margin stains, edge tears, complete issue.