Pearson's Political Dictionary; Containing Remarks, Definitions, Explanations, and Customs, Political, and Parliamentary

Joseph Pearson

Published by J. S. Jordan, London, 1792

About this Item

Speaker of the House of Commons William Court Gully's scarce first edition of this late 18th century dictionary of political terms. A scarce first edition.An alphabetically arranged dictionary of political terms used in late 18th century British politics, 'enlivened by a variety of original anecdotes, faithfully collected from his posthumous papers'.ESTC T123099Lacking half title.Advertisement to final leaf.With the bookplate of William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, to the front pastedown. Gully was a British lawyer and Liberal politician who served as Speaker between 1895 and 1905. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip and joint perimeters. Small loss of calf to back strip head. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with handling marks throughout. Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pearson's Political Dictionary; Containing Remarks, Definitions, Explanations, and Customs, Political, and Parliamentary
• Publisher: J. S. Jordan, London
• Publication Date: 1792
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Politics