(Travel and Exploration : Imperialism). Martin, R. Montgomery. The British Colonies; their History, Extent, Condition and Resources. London: Tallis, [ca. 1850s]. Divisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. 4to, original red cloth, gilt; spines of divisions 1 and 4 defective, chipping and wear to spines of divisions 2 and 5, wear to spine ends of other divisions, other scattered wear. With engraved title, portraits, and 28 double-page maps with outline color and vignette borders. Several volumes shaken - front matter often loose, scattered internal wear. With lists of subscribers.Subjects include: Canada, Australia, New Zeland, Africa, West Indies and Asia (including India).
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