PETTY, Sir William.
The Political Anatomy of Ireland...To Which is Added Verbum Sapienti.
First Edition of Sir William Petty's The Political Anatomy of Ireland; A Landmark in Economic History
London: Printed for D. Brown and W. Rogers, 1691.
$7,200.00
In Stock
Item Number: RRB-151139
* Custom Clamshell Boxes are hand made by the Harcourt Bindery upon request and take approximately 60 days to complete
First edition of this seminal, early statistical survey that analyzes 17th-century Irish land, people, and government to propose improvements for efficiency, taxation, and union with England. Duodecimo, bound in full speckled calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within double ruled gilt bands, morocco spine label, and gilt turn-ins. In very good condition. Ownership initials to the top of the title page of "RW." Rare.
The Political Anatomy of Ireland...To Which is Added Verbum Sapienti.
$7,200.00
In Stock
