Remarks On the Statistics and Political Institutions Of the United States

London: J. Rodwell, 1832. First edition. Contents quite clean, binding very good with some minor rubbing to sides. Two bookplates. First edition. 8vo. xv, 208p. Bound in quarter calf with marbled sides and text block edges, the spine with gilt title on a red ground, the panels densely gilt. Howes O-157; Sabin 57946.

London, 1832. xv,[1],208pp. Original paper boards, printed paper spine label. Some foxing, else fine. Ouseley spent the years 1825-32 as attache to His Majesty's Legation at Washington. This highly favorable picture of American institutions received mixed reviews at home. Examines the government, military system, and politics of the United States, as well as taxation, future prospects for the country… Saber más sobre este artículo