Plan of Parliamentary Reform

Jeremy Bentham

Published by T J Wooler, London, 1818

About this Item

An uncommon second edition of Jeremy Bentham's important political work on the reform of Parliament. The second edition of this work.In this work Bentham recommended the exclusion from the House of Commons of placemen as well as annual elections, uniform electoral districts and secret ballots. He initially offered this paper anonymously to William Cobbett with an intention for it to be published in the Political Register. However his submission was declined and left a sour relationship between Bentham and Cobbett.Prior owners' inscriptions to the recto of front endpaper.Despite his Tory upbringing, Jeremy Bentham became quite the social reformer and is often regarded as the founder of utilitarianism.There are eighteen tracts total. With the errata to the contents leaf.An early edition of this important work. In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the paper covered boards. Prior owners' inscriptions to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are Very Good. Seller Inventory # 752L2

Bibliographic Details

Title: Plan of Parliamentary Reform

Publisher: T J Wooler, London

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book