The Colonial Policy of Lord John Russell's Administration. By Earl Grey. In Two Volumes. Second Edition, With Additions. London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, Publisher in Ordinary to Her Majesty. 1853
About:
"Considers the general questions of Colonial Constitutional Policy and Administration. Related topics include the sale of land, emigration, transportation, constitution of Australian colonies etc."
Details:
Two volumes - complete - handsome!
Full-calf fine binding
Lineal gilt borders to boards
Contrasting morocco titles
Gilt raised bands
Compartments with floral gilt embellishment
Matching marble text-block edges and endpapers
Hand-written dedication, dated 1862
Volume I: pp: xxvii, 447
Volume II: pp: xii, 508
Individual volume size: 225mm x 150mm
Combined weight: 1665g
Eton College Gift Presentation Set - Second Edition 1853
First edition thus
Condition:
Two attractive volumes; bindings sound; boards, endpapers and and titles showing some spotting but only rarely thereafter, otherwise, leaves clean, clear, and bright. A very nice set!
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