Political Arithmetic; or, a Discourse Concerning The Extent and Value of Lands, People, Buildings; Husbandry, Manufacture, Commerce, Fishery, Artizans, Seamen, Soldiers; Publick Revenues, Interest, Taxes, Superlucation, Registries, Banks; Valuation of men, Increasing of Seamen, of Militia's, Harbours, Situation, Shipping, Power at Sea, etc. As the fame relates to every Country in general, but more particularly to the territories of his majesty of Great Britain, and his neighbours of Holland, Zealand, and France

Petty, William

Published by Glasgow: Robert and Andrew Foulis, 1751

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12mo., full contemporary calf with gilt spine design, extremities lightly rubbed. Early edition of Petty's "Political Arithmetic," to which is added, "Xenophon's Discourse Upon Improving the Revenue of the state of Athens," translated by Walter Moyle. From the library of Ralph Bates, with the barrister's bookplate (dated 1787) on the front pastedown. He served with the 6th Dragoons. A superior copy of two significant political tracts published together with a distinguished provenance. Seller Inventory # ABE-1563182764622

Bibliographic Details

Title: Political Arithmetic; or, a Discourse ...

Publisher: Glasgow: Robert and Andrew Foulis

Publication Date: 1751

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine