Henry De R Walker (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 50 pp. ; 28 cm color pictorial wrappers ; cartoons by Huffine, Hank Ketcham, Corva, Marcus, Grasso, Bill Wenzel, David Pascale, Tom Hudson, Graham Jackson, George Reckas, Jovo Fobry, Berenstain, Mendelssohn, Al Kniffman, Cavalli, Holfield, Richter, R. Teaney, Kraus, CLyde Lamb, Michael Berry, Vanselow, B. Wiseman, stories by Jack Benny, V E Bosau, F G Kernan, Harold Winerip, Cindy Marcks, I B Thurston, Loren Sharke, Charles De Mangin, Henry Stewart Allen, John Adman, Frank Rose, Cliff Walters, Robert Fontaine, Gail R. Rand, Ray Morin, Deamer Keller, Saxon, Wendell Smith, Irv Leiberman ; pages very brittle and foxed ; repair to one page ; scarce FINE. Magazine. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 50 pp. ; 28 cm color pictorial wrappers ; cartoons by Harry Lambert, Dan Kilgo, Paul Carruth, Sivic, Dearmer Keller, Saxon, MacDonald, Norment, R C Dell, Lundberg, Cramer, Ponce De Leon, Dick Ericson, Ed reynolds, Edwin Kunz, Leo Salkin, Donotto, GNG, Norment, David Pascae, Vanselow, Henry Boltinoff, Ben Roth, Fred Balk, Lariar, George Reckas, George Wolfe, Salo, R C Dell, Graham Hunter, Wenzel; stories by Larry Neill, Robert Fontaine, Webb B. Garrison, Jay Worthington, Bill Goodwin, George Amon, Hammer Schmidt, Gerald Green, Reuven Frank, Al Steen, S H Dewhurst, Norman Anthony, Dolph Sharp, Gerald Mosler, Parke Cummings, ; pages very brittle and foxed ; scarce FINE. Magazine. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fair condition. Worn 1897 1st edition. Ex library copy from the Gladstone Library, National Liberal Club in London. The book provides a detailed contemporary analysis of the political landscapes and democratic evolution within the Australasian colonies (primarily Australia and New Zealand) during the late 19th century. Walker wrote the work based on his travels and observations made in the region during 1896. It particularly focuses on themes such as Liberalism, Labour movements, and the establishment of democratic principles and offers insight into the socio-political challenges faced during a period of significant change in the region. Walker reflects on the ongoing financial difficulties faced by the Eastern provinces, in contrast to the rapid growth in areas like Western Australia driven by gold discoveries. He discusses the alliances formed between the Liberal and Labour parties in South Australia, emphasising their collaborative efforts to address the financial crisis and implement progressive taxation. Through personal anecdotes and political analysis, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Australasian democracy as it grapples with modernisation and the complexities of governance.…

1897-1st ed, h/c cloth, gilt titles, 336pp, 4pp adverts, 23x15, untrimmed top ledge, edges and corner wear, scuff marks, previous owners name, several faint stains to borders, several small stain spots to boards, browning, mainly to borders, top ledge is grubby, firm and sound. Eleven chapters, mainly on Australia, covering state by state and the development of democratic procedures. Two even more interesting chapters are on female sufferage and the Coolgardie Goldfields in 1896. Includes a chapter on New Zealand. An important historical reference book on the principles and adoption of democracy. …

335pp. 8vo. Original cloth, slightly rubbed on spine. Offsetting to endpapers, very occasional internal spotting, otherwise a very good copy. . First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Chapter 8 is on "Female Suffrage" (pp 184-211). The author starts the chapter saying that he will not discuss the pros and cons of the debate, but "indicate the progress of the movement in the several provinces of Australasia and to note some of the results of adult suffrage in South Australia and New Zealand" Signed author's card enclosed. 8vo, xi + 335pp. Original grey-green cloth w/ gilt title. A few pages dog-eared, very good overall. Ferguson 18060.…