1807 An Essay on the Theory of Money and Principles of Commerce John Wheatley...

Description: Click here to see our other books! An Essay on the Theory of Money and Principle of Commerce John Wheatley 1807 T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 10.5" by 8" [3], iv-xxxv, [2], 2-379pp SUMMARY A first edition of this first volume of John Wheatley's important economic treatise, a fundamental work in the tradition of Britain economics. First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Rebound,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A first edition of this work.The first volume of John Wheatley's important treatise on currency, the second volume being published later in 1822.Illustrated with five folding tables.Collated, complete.'An Essay on the Theory of Money and Principle of Commerce' was a major contribution to economic theory at the turn of the century, attacking the Earl of Liverpool and his proposals for coin and paper money in Britain. He argues in this work that there is an optimum quantity of money in a country, which keeps the prices in equilibrium with other countries. Thus the introduction of paper money in excess of this amount would depreciate the currency.Wheatley offers a comprehensive analysis of the currency and economic situation in Britain across fourteen chapters, from the functions of money to the balance of trade, and the payment of foreign expenditure to the causes of depreciation of money. In this work he predates James Mill, John Ramsay McCulloch, and David Ricardo in advocating the quantity theory of valueBy John Wheatley, who is best known for this work. CONDITION Rebound in a full institutional cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. MInor bumping to the extremities. Institutional stamp to the front paste down. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Stamp to the rear paste down. Rear endpaper is detaching. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spotting. Repaired closed tear to the title page and dedication leaf. Very small repairs to the bottom edge of pages vii to 36. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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