Land Nationalisation, Alfred R. Wallace — 2nd Edition

Condition

Good: Original cloth binding shows moderate overall wear, with curling to corners and rubbing along the edges. Leather spine is sunned, with bumping at the head and foot and dulled gilt. Marks and handling wear visible across the boards, though decorative elements remain discernible. Binding holding and reasonably firm. Internally, pages display age-related toning, with annotations present throughout; otherwise clean and legible. A complete, serviceable copy for its age.

Description

Second edition, published by Swan Sonnenschein & Co. in 1896, issued in original cloth with leather spine. Late 19th-century works by Alfred R. Wallace are of enduring interest, and early editions are increasingly difficult to source in original binding. Copies from this period are less frequently encountered on the secondary market, particularly when complete. A solid example for collectors of Victorian works and historical publications.

Land Nationalisation sets out Alfred Russel Wallace’s arguments on land ownership and its social and economic implications. Drawing on contemporary issues of the late 19th century, he examines the structure of land distribution and proposes reforms aimed at addressing inequality. The work reflects broader debates of the period and offers insight into Wallace’s social and political thought.