Malthus’ The Measure of Value, 1823

Thomas Robert Malthus:

The Measure of Value stated and illustrated, with an Application of it to the Alterations in the Value of the English Currency since 1790.

London, John Murray, 1823. 8vo. (21 x 13,5 cms.) VI + 82 pp.

Contemporary half red morocco, smooth spine gilt, marbled sides, an attractive copy despite some insignificant soiling of title. Provenance: [Nils Samuel von Koch] (1801-1881), Liberal Swedish politician, Chancellor of Justice 1844-1866. From his library at Augerum, Blekinge.

First edition. Kress C1108.

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