1852 scarce NEW ZEALAND 'blue book' government and company correspondence/papers

Description: PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES - SCARCE -BRITISH BLUE BOOK (first came into use in England in the 17th century as a means of publishing diplomatic correspondence and reports. So named because of their blue cover, they were widely used in the 19th century).New Zealand. Return to an address of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 20 May 1852;-for, A 'Copy of all correspondence not already presented to Parliament from the passing of the Act 10 & 11 Cict c. 112, to the notice given under the said Act in July 1850, between the commissioners for the affairs of the New Zealand Company, the directors of the company,, and the Colonial Office."(n.p. [London]): 'Ordered by The House of Commons, to be printed, 1 July 1852.' First printed edition thus. xxvi, 605 pp. Green half-cloth over marbled boards, with gilt lettering and ruling to spine. Size: 4to (35cm x 22cm).Very Good condition internally in Fair only wraps. A large and heavy volume, with light straining to the hinges at various points throughout. But still intact and in one piece. Spine with loss of paper at top and bottom, and some fraying, edge flaking. Light dust marking to rear wrap, and minor spotting to front wrap. Pages clean and bright throughout with little to no foxing. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.A scarce copy of this extensive collection of diplomatic / governmental correspondence to and from senior figures in the New Zealand the UK. key words:

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