Birth Control; Illustrations and Proofs of the Principle of Population.

A key reissue of a foundational text in social and demographic history, reproducing Francis Place's Illustrations and Proofs of the Principle of Population, the first work in the English language to advocate birth control as a practical social policy. Written in response to Malthus, Place's arguments mark an early and influential shift in thinking on population and poverty. This 1967 reprint of the 1930 edition includes an authoritative introduction and critical notes by Norman E. Himes, together with unpublished letters and contemporary critiques. From the library of William St Clair, with his ownership signature, the volume remains an important scholarly reference and association copy. Illustrations and Proofs of the Principle of Population, by Francis Place. Being the First Work on Population in the English Language Recommending Birth Control, Now Exactly Reproduced with an Introduction demonstrating Francis Place as the Founder of the Modern Birth Control Movement, Together with Unpublished Letters of Place of Birth control, Coleridge's Criticisms of Malthus' View on Birth Control. Critical and Textual Notes by Norman E. Himes.  Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, academic and author. His signature to first blank free endpaper and some minor pencil annotations. Please see our other listings for related works. Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London. This being a 1967 reprint of the 1930 edition text. A near fine maroon cloth hardback with gilt titles to front and spine. Cover is crisp and clean.  The text is lovely - clean and bright throughout, with a couple of pages with minor production creases. Some light markings to top edge of text block. Text in English. 354pp. Weight approximately 690g (unpacked). Dimensions: Approximately 222mm high x 145mm wide x 35mm deep.…