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- An original gallows ticket for viewing the hanging of one of the most notorious thief-takers, Jonathan Wild, who was executed for operating on both sides of the law, with his "Thief-Taker General" emblem design on the top. Thief taking was a common law enforcement occupation beginning in the 17th century and existed until the mid-19th century when it was replaced by professional modern police forces. (en)
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