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Malthus, Thomas Robert
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Malthus, Thomas Robert
- Essai sur le principe de population, ou exposé des effets passés et présens de l'action de cette cause sur le bonheur du genre humain; suivi de quelques recherches relatives a l'espérance de guérir ou d'adoucir les maux qu'elle entraîne .. Traduit de l'anglais sur la 5eme édition, par P. Prévost et son fils G. Prévost. Geneva and Paris: Abraham Cherbuliez, 1830
- Paper
8vo (213 x 133mm.), 4 volumes, uncut, original green paper wrappers, modern folding box, some light spotting, heavier in volume 4, cover of volume 1 and all spines slightly stained, spines of volumes 1 and 4 torn at head and foot, some wear to extremities
Literature
Not in Kress or Goldsmiths'.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Very rare third French edition of the political economist's most important book, one of the most controversial, radical, and influential works of the period. Pierre Prévost first translated Malthus' great work in 1809, basing his translation on the fourth edition of 1807. With Malthus' encouragement, however, he decided to prepare a new translation, this time with the help of his son and based on the fifth edition of 1817 which embodied substantial changes in the chapters on rent. This translation was published in Paris in 1823 and in Geneva in 1824 as the 'deuxième édition française.'