MALTHUS, Thomas Robert (1766-1834). An Enquiry into the Nature and Progress of Rent. London: John Murray and J. Johnson 1815. First edition of this "substantial contribution to general economics” (Niehans). “The rent theory [is] historically significant because it attracted [David] Ricardo from money into general economics and supplied him with an important building block.” This copy is the second issue, with John Murray and J. Johnson listed as publishers (the first issue is Murray alone). Kress B6537. Octavo (191 x 137 mm). 8 pp. publisher's ads dated February 1815 at end (some toning, old stab holes silked in first few leaves, a little spotting to title page). Marbled paper over modern boards (a little wear at extremities); custom box
MALTHUS, Thomas Robert (1766-1834). An Enquiry into the Nature and Progress of Rent. London: John Murray and J. Johnson 1815. First edition of this "substantial contribution to general economics” (Niehans). “The rent theory [is] historically significant because it attracted [David] Ricardo from money into general economics and supplied him with an important building block.” This copy is the second issue, with John Murray and J. Johnson listed as publishers (the first issue is Murray alone). Kress B6537. Octavo (191 x 137 mm). 8 pp. publisher's ads dated February 1815 at end (some toning, old stab holes silked in first few leaves, a little spotting to title page). Marbled paper over modern boards (a little wear at extremities); custom box
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