Click for full-size.
Suggestions Towards the Future Government of India.
by MARTINEAU, Harriet
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
London, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Smith, Elder & Co.,, 1858. First edition of the social theorist's practical proposals regarding maintaining British rule in India. Martineau expands on her recently published historical account, British Rule in India (1857), to consider contemporary developments and issues such as religious liberty, equitable taxation, and education. The work was published in the aftermath of the 1857 Indian Rebellion and the beginning of Crown rule. Martineau (1802-1876) sought to examine the implications of this new political structure and point out the mistakes of past governance: "The time has arrived which will determine whether we shall lose India very soon, or keep it as a more valuable portion of the British Empire than it has ever been yet". Octavo. Original brownish grey cloth, printed paper label to spine, With 18 pp. publisher's advertisements at rear. Extremities rubbed, corners bumped, spine ends worn, damp stains and soiling to cloth and label, contemporary small ink numbering to half-title and p. v, else contents clean: a very good copy.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 169495
- Title
- Suggestions Towards the Future Government of India.
- Author
- MARTINEAU, Harriet
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Smith, Elder & Co.,
- Date Published
- 1858
Terms of Sale
Peter Harrington
All major credit cards are accepted. Both UK pounds and US dollars (exchange rate to be agreed) accepted. Books may be returned within 14 days of receipt for any reason, please notify first of returned goods.
About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Frequently asked questions
May the Fourth Be With You!
As the Star Wars franchise continues to grow, change, and churn out money-making film after film now under the control of Disney, we can bet that the desire to own Star Wars collectibles will also continue to grow. Check out our gallery of goodies from a galaxy far, far away...
Collecting Dr. Seuss
Whether you are into the pricey first editions or interesting Seussiana ephemera, this is a good starting point for building a book collection based on Dr. Seuss.
