Crown Colony Government in New Zealand

279pp, various black and white photographic plates. Navy blue cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on front and spine. 8vo. . Lightly bumped bottom corners and spine heel. Top text block edge dusty, remaining edges starting to tan. Volume slightly bowed and cocked. Endpapers starting to tan; previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has sun-faded spine, 2cm closed tear at spine heel and rear joint, shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, flaps faded,. Divided into three sections:- The Coming of Sovereignty; Men and Government, and The Evolution of a Constitution.