Thomas Malthus An Essay on Principle of Population 1826 DEFINITIVE Sixth Edition

BOOK INFO: As Essay on the Principle of Population; or, A View of Its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness; with An Inquiry into Our Prospects Respecting the Future Removal of Mitigation of the Evils Which it Occasions, by The Rev. T. R. Malthus  

SIXTH EDITION in Two Volumes, published 1826 by John Murray (London) ~ Volume 1 with 535 pages; Volume 2 with 528 pages. Hardcover books in their complete original binding, size 6" x 9 1/8".

DESCRIPTION: The Essay is one of the most important and influential works in the history of economic thought, and the foundation text of modern demography. This 1826 edition was the last published during Malthus’ lifetime, and includes all his final revisions, corrections, and additions. It is considered the definitive text.

CONDITION: This is a very good condition set. Original green cloth-backed drab grey paper boards, printed paper spine labels. Binding is all sound and tight, no cracks ~ slight paper split to front inside hinge of Volume 1 and rear inside hinge of Volume 2. No prior owner handwriting; text is unmarked. No smoke or other odor. Interior pages all supple. Expected cover edge wear to sides and corners, expected light age-soiling to page edges. Not ex-library copies. 

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