THOMPSON, William (1773-1833). An Inquiry into the Principles of the Distribution of Wealth most conducive to Human Happiness. London: Longman, 1824. 8° (212 x 132mm). (Title lightly spotted, occasional spotting in text.) Contemporary calf, triple gilt fillet border on sides, spine ruled and lettered in gilt (spine darkened, lightly rubbed).
FIRST EDITION. This work established Thompson as the leading thinker of the early 19th-century co-operative movement. He also attacked the subjugation of women which the existing system of private property entailed, a theme developed more fully in his Appeal of One Half the Human Race (see next lot). Goldsmiths' 24361; Kress C.1354.
THOMPSON, William (1773-1833). An Inquiry into the Principles of the Distribution of Wealth most conducive to Human Happiness. London: Longman, 1824. 8° (212 x 132mm). (Title lightly spotted, occasional spotting in text.) Contemporary calf, triple gilt fillet border on sides, spine ruled and lettered in gilt (spine darkened, lightly rubbed).
FIRST EDITION. This work established Thompson as the leading thinker of the early 19th-century co-operative movement. He also attacked the subjugation of women which the existing system of private property entailed, a theme developed more fully in his Appeal of One Half the Human Race (see next lot). Goldsmiths' 24361; Kress C.1354.
