Lot 71
Economics.- Ricardo (David) On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation, first edition, John Murray, 1817.
Hammer Price: £8,000
Description
Economics.- Ricardo (David) On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation, first edition, p.41 little creased with tear into text repaired, few marginal pencil notes, occasional very light spotting, some light surface soiling and few small stains, ex-library copy with bookplate, shelfmark and ink-stamp to title, contemporary half calf, old reback, worn, covers detached, [Goldsmith 21734; Kress B7029; PMM 277], 8vo, John Murray, 1817.
⁂ First edition of Ricardo's most important contribution to the science of political economy. His exact mathematical approach and deductive methods influenced succeeding generations of economists in the fields of currency, banking, and political thought. "Ricardo was, in a sense, the first 'scientific' economist" (PMM).
Description
Economics.- Ricardo (David) On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation, first edition, p.41 little creased with tear into text repaired, few marginal pencil notes, occasional very light spotting, some light surface soiling and few small stains, ex-library copy with bookplate, shelfmark and ink-stamp to title, contemporary half calf, old reback, worn, covers detached, [Goldsmith 21734; Kress B7029; PMM 277], 8vo, John Murray, 1817.
⁂ First edition of Ricardo's most important contribution to the science of political economy. His exact mathematical approach and deductive methods influenced succeeding generations of economists in the fields of currency, banking, and political thought. "Ricardo was, in a sense, the first 'scientific' economist" (PMM).
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