"2. Bruxelles, Auguste Wahlen et Comp., 1819, F. Visscher , 1820 . format in-8°. Collation ; [1] Printed by Wahlen , in one vol.'' Première partie - (4)nn pp + iv pp + 359 pp ; Deuxième partie 114 pp '', sewn, blind blue contemporary wrapper with printed label on spine. [2] Printed by Visscher; ''Tome Deux - Troisième Partie , iv pp + 144 pp ; Troisième partie (Tome ii , Chapitre XI) 60pp. Sewn, blind wrapper. olumes are uncut, sometimes unopened and with some foxing and dog ears. The first volume [1] bears an oval stamp with the intials ''VDS'' on the verso side of the half title. The second volume [2] is signed in ink by the author '' Ferdn. vanderStraeten ''. The author Charles V. was editor of the Brussels' journal '' Le Belge''. This publication on the socio-economical development of the newly formed Netherlands was seized by the authorities and the author received a one year prison sentence.The third part of the ''Tome II'' pp.144 ; pp 1-60 ; pp 61 - 140 is exceedingly rare."