THE PETTY PAPERS: Some unpublished writings of Sir William Petty. Edited from the Bowood Papers by the Marquis of Lansdowne

Published by Constable & Company / Houghton Mifflin, London / New York, 1927

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1st edition. 2 volume set, complete. A Very Good set. 8vo., xlii, 276; xii, 309 pp. Blue cloth with titles in gilt on the spines. Top edges gilt. Covers rubbed especially at edges and tips. Ex-library with all faults. Volume I paper is slightly wavy with tender hinges. Still a good reading set. Sir William Petty FRS (1623-1687) was an English economist, physician, scientist and philosopher. He first became prominent serving Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth in Ireland. He developed efficient methods to survey the land that was to be confiscated and given to Cromwell's soldiers. He also remained a significant figure under King Charles II and King James II, as did many others who had served Cromwell. Seller Inventory # 33779

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE PETTY PAPERS: Some unpublished writings ...

Publisher: Constable & Company / Houghton Mifflin, London / New York

Publication Date: 1927

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st edition.