The Financial Reform Almanack and Year Book 1909 (Harold Wilson's book from his father)

Published by Manchester and London John Heywood 1909, 1909

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Seller: Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, Yorkshire, United KingdomChristian White Rare Books Ltd

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pp 233 This almanac was published for "Traders, Fiscal Reformers, Politicians, Public Speakers and Writers, and the Public generally containing elaborately tabulated statistical information". Bound in green cloth, near fine, a couple of marks to the covers and a little rubbing to the corners, internally crisp and clean. Ownership inscription to front free end paper of Harold Wilson's father 'J H Wilson 1/2/09, Crumpsall'. This book comes from the private collection of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and his wife Mary who died recently at the age of 102. During his lifetime Harold Wilson kept the book in the Ashley Gardens mansion flat in Westminster that the couple shared until his death in 1995. After she lost her husband Mary Wilson continued to live in the couple's flat, surrounded by a lifetime's accumulation of books and memories until 2016. Near Fine Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

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Title
The Financial Reform Almanack and Year Book 1909 (Harold Wilson's book from his father)
Author
The Financial Reform Association
Publisher
Manchester and London John Heywood 1909
Publication year
1909
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover

Christian White Rare Books Ltd

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Christian White Rare Books Ltd, has been buying and selling rare books and manucripts since 2006. We serve collectors of every kind, from all over the world, as well as supplying books to institutional rare book collections. We welcome direct contact from customers via ABEbooks and via our own website; we are pleased to offer a discount to members of the book trade: do get in touch. We would love to hear from you if you have interesting books, manuscripts, archives and handwritten items to sell. Company Number: 7980586

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