Emigration and Colonization; Embodying the Results of a Mission To Great Britain and Ireland, During the Years 1839, 1840, 1841 and 1842; Including A Correspondence With Many Distinguished Noblemen and Gentlemen, Several of the Governors of Canada; Descriptive Accounts of Various Parts of the British American Provinces; With Observations, Statistical, Political, Etc
Published by John Mortimer, London, 1844
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bird's Books, Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, United KingdomBird's Books
AbeBooks seller since March 13, 2013
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 320.00
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John Mortimer, London, 1844. 1st Edition . Very Good. 8vo, library rebound in green cloth with gilt tiles on spine & library name on cover. Rolph emigrated to Canada himself & was the emigration agent for the Canadian government. This covers a period when he was trying to encourage emigration to the colonies with some success. Ex reference library with minimal markings, bookplate to front pastedown, single stamp & number on front endpapers, single stamp on rear endpapers & upper edge, no other obvious library markings. There is a tear to the title page & some underlining also, very small tear to the base of the last few pages (see pictures). Other than this, the book is in incredible condition for it's age. A scarce original volume.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Emigration and Colonization; Embodying the Results of a Mission To Great Britain and Ireland, During the Years 1839, 1840, 1841 and 1842; Including A Correspondence With Many Distinguished Noblemen and Gentlemen, Several of the Governors of Canada; Descriptive Accounts of Various Parts of the British American Provinces; With Observations, Statistical, Political, Etc
- Author
- Rolph, Thomas
- Publisher
- John Mortimer, London
- Publication year
- 1844
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
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- Historical & Antiquity, Social History, Customs & Traditions
Bird's Books
Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 13, 2013
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