Land Reform. A Letter to the Council of the Irish National Land League
Matthew Harris
1881
M.H. Gill & Son
First Edition
8vo, p.44 + 17 blank leafs.
Description:
Rare, rebound A pamphlet by Matthew Harris. Harris, known as “Mat” Harris, was a leading figure in the Land War, he was a founder on the committee of the National Land League in 1879. In this open letter to the League’s council, he sets out his proposals for a solution to the Irish land question, drawing on the experience of the west of Ireland, where he was a regional leader, he argues for a settlement that took in to account the interests of small farmers and labourers as well as of the stronger farmers. Rare with few institutional holdings. Rebound in 20th century cloth with 17 blank leafs to rear with some loose modern ephemera slipped in.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Bound in brown 20th century cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Ex Libris plate to rear pastedown. Light foxing to pages. Boards are clean. 17 blank leafs to rear with some modern related ephemera slipped in.
Land Reform. A Letter to the Council of the Irish National Land League
Matthew Harris
1881
M.H. Gill & Son
First Edition
8vo, p.44 + 17 blank leafs.
Description:
Rare, rebound A pamphlet by Matthew Harris. Harris, known as “Mat” Harris, was a leading figure in the Land War, he was a founder on the committee of the National Land League in 1879. In this open letter to the League’s council, he sets out his proposals for a solution to the Irish land question, drawing on the experience of the west of Ireland, where he was a regional leader, he argues for a settlement that took in to account the interests of small farmers and labourers as well as of the stronger farmers. Rare with few institutional holdings. Rebound in 20th century cloth with 17 blank leafs to rear with some loose modern ephemera slipped in.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Bound in brown 20th century cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Ex Libris plate to rear pastedown. Light foxing to pages. Boards are clean. 17 blank leafs to rear with some modern related ephemera slipped in.