THE CABINET IN THE COMMONWEALTH: POST-WAR DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA, THE WEST INDIES AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA
by Wiseman, H. V
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good-/Good-
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About This Item
London: Stevens & Sons Limited, 1958. "This is the first comprehensive study of the development of the Cabinet in British Colonial Territories. Its aim is to examine the process whereby the Colonial Executive Council has developed into a responsible cabinet as part of the development of self-government." 364 pages with index. Blue cloth covers with gilt title lettering on spine. DJ in Good- condition with significant chipping and creasing to edges, large pieces of cover edges missing, tears to corners, book store price sticker on front, soiling and stains throughout, lower front flap is clipped. Cover corners are bumped and rubbed, edges rubbed, creasing to joints, spine ends are bent and faded. Spine slightly cocked. Gift inscription from author "With Good Wishes H.V. Wiseman May 1962" on front free endpaper. Some interior pages have ink marks, otherwise clean. Book in VG- condition.. Gift Inscription By Author. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Good-. Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 3/4". Government.
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- Bookseller
- Bee Creek Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007315
- Title
- THE CABINET IN THE COMMONWEALTH: POST-WAR DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA, THE WEST INDIES AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA
- Author
- Wiseman, H. V
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Publisher
- Stevens & Sons Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- Government, United Kingdom, War, World History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Government;
- Size
- Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 3/4"
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