Democracy. An American Novel

Seemingly unlocated in any institutional collection, an illustrated Australian edition of Brooks Adams’ satirical novel about the acquisition, use and abuse of political power, set in Washington D.C. Published anonymously in 1880 we date this edition to the 1880s, with its stylish illustrations by the French artist, Jules Despres.

DESCRIPTION: Bright blue cloth with black and gilt decoration and bevel edges. All edges gilt. Frontispiece and 5 plates, pp272. Colophon note: ‘Printed by Walter Scott, The Kenilworth Press, Felling, Newcastle.’