c1917 The British Workers' League: Constitution Report

Description: Click here to see our other books! The British Workers' League: Constitution Report of the Executive Committee and Resolutions Passed at the First Annual Conference Not Stated c1917 The Avenue Press : London 8.5" by 5.5" 15pp. SUMMARY A scarce copy of this pamphlet from the British Workers League, a 'patriotic labour' group. Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Very scarce pamphlet. Detailing the constitution of the British Workers League, a 'patriotic labour' group which was pro-socialist and pro-British Empire. Founded originally as the Socialist National Defence Committee, the league operated from May 1916 to 1927.H.G. wells was an early member. The group espoused A Standard Living Wage for Industrial and Agricultural Workers; The Revival and Development of National Agriculture; Adequate Pensions for all Our Disabled Soldiers and Sailors; Victory in the War to be followed by the Expropriation of Enemy Economic and Industrial Interests Within the Empire; National or Municipal Control of National Monopolies and Vital Industries; The Full Exploitation of the Natural Resources of the Empire in the Interests of the Whole People. This pamphlet includes a report of the executive committee and resolutions passes at the first annual conference held at the Offices of the British Iron, Steel, and Kindred Associations on Wednesday 28th March, 1917. With a subscription form to the rear panel. CONDITION In the original paper binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and the odd mark to the boards. Minor age toning and a contemporary ink inscription to the front board dated 1917. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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