Murder Casebook Magazine Issue 113 Killers on the Shore Patrick Mahon Herbert Bennett 1991 SKU 1478

Original vintage Murder Casebook – Issue 113, published by Marshall Cavendish as part of the weekly true-crime series “Investigations into the Ultimate Crime.”

This issue is titled “Killers on the Shore” and focuses on the cases of Patrick Mahon and Herbert Bennett. The issue number 113 is prominently printed in red on the front cover, alongside a large black-and-white portrait photograph and the familiar black, white and red Murder Casebook house style.

The cover headline identifies the principal feature as:

Patrick Mahon and Herbert Bennett – Killers on the Shore

Issue 113 is confirmed within the Murder Casebook sequence as Killers on the Shore, following Issue 112 Murder for Money and preceding Issue 114 Inner City Sadists.

The magazine will appeal to collectors of true-crime publications, Marshall Cavendish partworks, Murder Casebook back issues, historical criminal cases and vintage 1990s magazines.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Murder Casebook
• Issue Number: 113
• Title: Killers on the Shore
• Featured Cases: Patrick Mahon and Herbert Bennett
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
• Series: Investigations into the Ultimate Crime
• Year: 1991
• Original UK Price: £1.50
• Format: Weekly true-crime partwork / magazine

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. Please study the supplied photograph carefully as it forms an important part of the condition description.

From the image, the magazine presents quite well for its age but does show normal storage and handling wear:

• Front cover is complete and remains visually strong.
• Main title, issue number and all principal cover text remain clear and readable.
• Black cover shows light surface rubbing, fine scratches and small marks, which are more visible against the dark background.
• Left/spine edge has noticeable rubbing and small areas of wear, particularly toward the middle and lower section.
• Bottom-left corner shows light rubbing and a small amount of edge wear.
• Bottom edge is generally sound but has minor shelf wear.
• Top edge and upper corners show light handling wear.
• Right edge appears relatively clean with only minor age-related rubbing.
• No major tears are visible in the supplied image.
• No obvious writing, labels or ownership marks are visible.
• Cover remains reasonably flat without any severe fold or heavy crease.
• Printed colours remain bold, with the red and white typography retaining good contrast against the black background.

Overall this appears to be a good, presentable vintage example with moderate age-related surface and edge wear rather than serious damage.

SKU 1478