Bertolini Stefano Compiler (1 results)

First edition of the first modern anthology of economic texts, with passages drawn from the writings of theorists such as Child, Forbonnais, Hume, Locke, Mirabeau, Montesquieu, and Patullo. The topics range from enclosures, industry, and workers' protection to property, roads, and government. Bertolini (1711-1782) set up a legal practice in Florence before becoming an official of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany in 1740, where he oversaw matters regarding agricultural production and related economic issues. He was a fervent admirer of Enlightenment writings, particularly those by Montesquieu. Bertolini published his Analyse raisonnée de l'Esprit des lois in 1771. Cossa, p. 137, no. 30; not in Einaudi, Goldsmiths', Kress, or Mattioli. Octavo (225 x 145 mm). Uncut and partly unopened in contemporary carta rustica, stab-stitched, spine lettered in black ink, paper label to lower spine. Spine a little toned, endpapers cockled, gatherings E and N toned: a very good copy. …