Viii, [i], [i], 350 pages. Half-calf binding with raised bands on spine and gilt decorated spine panels. Red morocco lettering piece on spine. Spine title: "Cairnes' / Political / Essays. " Dimensions: 8 3/4" by 5 3/4". Marbled endpapers and page edges. No signatures. Hinges intact. Binding tight. Moderate rubbing to leather at ends of spine and corners of boards. Half-title present. Lacking the colophon leaf at rear. Contents: Colonization and Colonial Government; The Revolution in America; International Law; Fragments on Ireland: 1. The Agricultural Revolution - Protection and Free Trade 2. The Emigration 3. The Irish Cottier 4. Irish Landlordism; Our Defences: A National of a Standing Army? ; Thoughts on University Reform a-propos of the Irish Educational Crisis of 1865-6; Note; The Present Position of the Irish University Question - 1873.; 8vo. Seller Inventory # 003787

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Title: Political Essays

Publisher: Macmillan and Co., London

Publication Date: 1873

Binding: Half-Leather

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.

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