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BRITISH BLUE BOOK (first came into use in England in the 17th century as a means of publishing diplomatic correspondence and reports. So named because of their blue cover, they were widely used in the 19th century).

New Zealand. Further papers relative to the affairs of New Zealand, (In continuation of papers presented on the 7th August and 3rd and 14th May 1852.) ...

(London): George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, for Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1854. First printed edition thus. xxv, [1], 413, [1] pp. Illustrated with one fold-out map. Green half-cloth over marbled boards, with gilt lettering and ruling to spine. Size: 4to (33.2cm x 21.7cm).

Very Good to Good condition. Boards rather rubbed, with some edge wear and bumping/rubbing to corners. Hinge starting to pull between verso of title page and first page of 'Schedule', and again at the rear. Pages consistently bright and clean. Little to no foxing, and only very light age-toning to paper. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

A scarce copy of this extensive collection of diplomatic / governmental correspondence to and from senior figures in the New Zealand the UK.