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Lectures on colonization and colonies : delivered before the University of Oxford in 1839, 1840, and 1841 / by Herman Merivale - in 2 volumes
by Merivale, Herman (1806-1874)
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London : Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1841. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copies only in the original gilt-blocked cloth over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Author's presentation copy. Physical description; 2 v. ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes statistical information. With tables. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; V. 1, pt. 1. Historical account of the progress of the colonies of modern Europe -- pt. 2.Economical effects of colonization on the parent state -- pt. 3. Progress of wealth and society in colonies -- V. 2. pt. 3 continued. Subjects; Colonies. Emigration and immigration.
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- Title
- Lectures on colonization and colonies : delivered before the University of Oxford in 1839, 1840, and 1841 / by Herman Merivale - in 2 volumes
- Author
- Merivale, Herman (1806-1874)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans
- Date Published
- 1841
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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