Lectures on Colonization and Colonies, Delivered Before the University of Oxford in 1839, 1840, &Amp; 1841 . by Merivale Herman 1806-1874 - 2013-01-28

London: Longman, Green, Longman and Roberts, 1861., 1861. 8vo. pp. xix, 685, [1] + 26(ads). with half-title. original cloth (spine faded & extremities & joints frayed). Second Edition. Merivale's lectures, dealing with the British colonies in New Zealand, Australia and North America, provided an able and pointed assessment and critique of the Wakefield scheme of colonization. Sabin 47973. Ferguson 12524. cfTPL 7640.. Hardcover.

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.