Oct 17, 2011 - Sale 2256

Sale 2256 - Lot 80

Unsold
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
[HERRENSCHWAND, JEAN.] De l'Economie Politique Moderne. Discours Fondamental sur la Population. [8], 497, [2] pages, including half-title and errata leaf at end. 8vo, contemporary tree calf, flat spine attractively gilt with morocco lettering piece; institutional stamp on half-title, author's name written on title, scattered minor stains. London: T. Hookham, 1786

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first edition of a a proto-Malthusian treatise on population theory by a Swiss economist (1728-1812).