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An essay on the principle of population, as it affects the future improvement of society. : With remarks on the speculations of Mr. Godwin, M. Condorcet, and other writers.

Kislak Center for Special Collections - Rare Book Collection HB861 .E7 1798
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia - British Imprints 1798 Malthus
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Malthus, T. R. (Thomas Robert), 1766-1834.
Contributor:
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862, donor.
British Imprints Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Population--Early works to 1800.
Population.
Malthusianism.
Physical Description:
4 unnumbered pages, v pages, 1 unnumbered page, ix pages, 1 unnumbered page, 396 pages (the first leaf blank) ; 22 cm (8vo)
Place of Publication:
London : Printed for J. Johnson, ..., 1798.
Notes:
Malthus's name appeared on the title page of the second ed., 1803.
Errata: p. [1] (5th count)
Local Notes:
Imperfect: p. [1]-[2] (blank leaf) wanting.
Athenaeum copy: Breck bequest; inscribed "... from C. Lamb, esq." ; rebound.
Cited in:
Garrison-Morton 1634.
Osler, W. Bib. Osleriana 1296
OCLC:
2353251

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