[Economics]. Jean-Baptiste Say. A Treatise On Political Economy; Or the Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth. 2 Vols. Translated by C. R. Prinsep. Translation of the introduction and additional notes by Clement C. Biddle. Bos: Wells and Lilly, 1821. 8vo. lxxv,332;v,311pp. Old tree calf. 1st US edition, from the 4th French. Say, one of the great minds of classical macroeconomics, is best known for Say's Law, which recognizes that supply is what enables consumers and businesses to exert demand for goods.
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Bindings worn, spines dry and bit chipped, both front joints split, some toning/foxing to contents.
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Fine & Rare Books, First Editions, Americana
3:30 PM PT - Dec 13th, 2007
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