Dialogue on the Corns Laws, Between a Gentleman and a Farmer

National Anti-Corn-Law League [issued]

Published by National Anti-Corn-Law League [issued], Manchester, 1838

About this Item

An interesting transcribed conversation between a Farmer and a Gentleman, discussing the Corn Laws that were enforced at the time. In the publisher's wraps.A very scarce pamphlet containing a transcribed conversation, "nearly verbatim", between a Gentleman and a Farmer on a steam boat. They discuss the pros and cons of the Corn Laws, which were tariffs and other trade restrictions on imported food and corn enforced in the United Kingdom between 1815 and 1846.The rear notes that the work was issued by the Anti-Corn-Law League, a successful political movement that aimed to abolish these unpopular laws. In the publisher's wraps. Externally, smart with age toning to the wraps and handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 907Y47

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dialogue on the Corns Laws, Between a Gentleman and a Farmer
• Publisher: National Anti-Corn-Law League [issued], Manchester
• Publication Date: 1838
• Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms
• Book Type: book