An Essay on the Principle of Population, as It Affects the Future Improvement of Society.
by Malthus, Thomas Robert [T.R.]
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Johnson, 1798. First edition of this cornerstone text of modern economics. Octavo, bound in three quarters calf. Laid in is a clipping from an original manuscript signed by Malthus and entirely in his hand which reads in part, "If at one time such a given product would make an effectual demand for certain commodities the conditions of the supply of which are supposed to remain the same, it would immediately cease to make such effectual." Signed by Malthus in the lower right corner, "Malthus." The verso features two further partial lines of text relating to supply and demand. In near fine condition. First editions of Malthus' magnum opus are exceptionally scarce.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 116955
- Title
- An Essay on the Principle of Population, as It Affects the Future Improvement of Society.
- Author
- Malthus, Thomas Robert [T.R.]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- J. Johnson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1798
- Keywords
- An Essay on the Principle of Population First Edition, Malthus First Edition
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- Octavo
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- Fine
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- Verso
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- Calf
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- First Edition
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