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MALTHUS, Thomas Robert (1766-1834). Principles of Political Economy Considered with a View to their Practical Application . London: John Murray 1820. 8°. (Some foxing throughout). Contemporary tree calf, flat spine gilt with green leather lettering piece (upper joint cracked at head and foot, head of spine a little rubbed). Provenance : Robert Mowbray (bookplate).
MALTHUS, Thomas Robert (1766-1834). Principles of Political Economy Considered with a View to their Practical Application . London: John Murray 1820. 8°. (Some foxing throughout). Contemporary tree calf, flat spine gilt with green leather lettering piece (upper joint cracked at head and foot, head of spine a little rubbed). Provenance : Robert Mowbray (bookplate). FIRST EDITION of Malthus' broadest treatment of issues in political economy, explaining in particular his differences from Ricardo, exemplified in the latter's On The Principles of Political Economy & Taxation , London, 1817. Einaudi 3680; Goldsmiths' 22767; Kress C.577.