New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1884. First American edition. Hardcover. vg. Octavo. XIII, [1], 455pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering and borders on spine. The first of three major books by the then assistant editor of the Contemporary Review: it was followed in 1894 by "Eight Hours for Work" and in 1895 by his admirable "Life of Adam Smith". Rae's description of contemporary socialism includes studies of Ferdinand Lassalle, Karl Marx, The Federalism of Carl Marlo, the Christian Socialists, Henry George, the Federalism of Carl Marlo and Russian Nihilism. Some age wear on binding with spine sunned and head and tail partly chipped. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front cover. Binding in overall good-, interior in very good to near fine condition.

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Bookseller: Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29098
Title: Contemporary Socialism
Author: Rae, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - vg
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First American edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1884
Keywords: Socialism, Russian Nihilism, Socialism and the Social question, Revolutionary movements, First edition, Reference

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