Lot 134
Godwin (William) Of Population, first edition, 1820.
Estimate: £400 - 600
Description
Godwin (William) Of Population, An Enquiry concerning the Power of Increase of Numbers of Mankind, being an Answer to Mr. Malthus's Essay on that Subject, first edition, half-title, foxing at beginning and end, later ink signature to front free endpaper, contemporary half calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving old spine numbered "I", [Einaudi 2634; Goldsmiths 22828; Kress C.535], 8vo, 1820.
⁂ A strongly-argued attack on both the principles and statistics of Malthus's Essay on the Principle of Population of 1798. It was referred to frequently in the Parliamentary and public debate which followed the introduction of James Scarlett's Poor Relief Bill in May 1821.
Description
Godwin (William) Of Population, An Enquiry concerning the Power of Increase of Numbers of Mankind, being an Answer to Mr. Malthus's Essay on that Subject, first edition, half-title, foxing at beginning and end, later ink signature to front free endpaper, contemporary half calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving old spine numbered "I", [Einaudi 2634; Goldsmiths 22828; Kress C.535], 8vo, 1820.
⁂ A strongly-argued attack on both the principles and statistics of Malthus's Essay on the Principle of Population of 1798. It was referred to frequently in the Parliamentary and public debate which followed the introduction of James Scarlett's Poor Relief Bill in May 1821.
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