Tables of Life Contingencies; Containing the Rate of Mortality among the Members of the Equitable Society, Together with a more Extensive Scale of Premiums for Life Assurances, and the Progressive Value of Life Policies

Griffith Davies

Published by London, For The Author, 1825

About this Item

A scarce first edition of an early nineteenth century tract on life insurance by eminent actuary, Griffith Davies. Griffith Davies, 1788-1855, was an actuary. "In 1821 the projectors of the Guardian Assurance Company applied to Davies for advice and assistance when drawing up their constitution, and he was engaged to construct the necessary life tables. Towards the end of 1823 he was appointed the regular and permanent actuary of the Guardian at an annual salary of £150, an appointment which he held for the rest of his life. He constructed the first of many life tables for the newly established Reversionary Interest Society in 1823. Two years later he published Tables of Life Contingencies, which provided an extensive scale of premiums for life assurance" -DNB. With a Riley Dunn & Wilson, Conservators & Booksellers, label to the rear pastedown. Rebound, with the original boards. Externally, the original boards are rubbed but have been repaired during the rebind. Internally, firmly bound, with some marks and spots. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # LTH13-B-11

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tables of Life Contingencies; Containing the Rate of Mortality among the Members of the Equitable Society, Together with a more Extensive Scale of Premiums for Life Assurances, and the Progressive Value of Life Policies
• Publisher: London, For The Author
• Publication Date: 1825
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book