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WEYLAND, John (1774-1854). The Principles of Population and Production, as they are affected by the progress of society; with a view to moral and political consequences. London: printed for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy [and others], 1816. 8vo (212 x 130 mm). 1p. publisher's advertisements at end. Recent calf, spine gilt. Condition: lacks half-title. Provenance: John Weyland (inscription "John Weyland / Sandown Bay" on title, armorial bookplate). author's copy of the first edition of his chief work: an an attack on Malthusian population theory. Mathus responded strongly to Weyland's ideas in the fifth edition of his Essay, published in 1817: "It is quite inconceivable how a man of sense could bewilder himself in such a maze of futile calculations, and come to conclusions so diametrically opposite to experience." (Malthus). Kress B6837.View Bloomsbury Auctions next auction.Similar lots up for auction |
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