TRACTS ON THE POOR -- [GAIRDNER, Andrew.] A Looking-Glass for Rich People, and People in Prosperity; shewing how they may improve their riches to the greatest advantage: or, A Plea for the Poor. Edinburgh: James Davidson, 1727. 8° (197 x 119mm). Old wrappers (spine rather worn). FIRST EDITION. RARE. Only 6 copies recorded. Not in Goldsmiths' or Kress.
RUGGLES, Thomas (1737?-1813). The History of the Poor; their rights, duties, and the laws respecting them. In a series of letters. London: J. Deighton, 1793-1794. 2 volumes, 8° (201 x 119mm). Half-title in vol. I. (Some spotting and occasional soiling, long repaired tear through 08 of vol. I, title to vol. II browned at margins.) Modern half roan. FIRST EDITION. Goldsmiths' 15772; Kress B.2611. With 5 other related tracts including:
[DICKSON, Adam.] An Essay on the Causes of the Present High Price of Provisions. London: E. and C. Dilly, and J. Dickson, Edinburgh, 1773. 8°. (Stain to title and preliminaries, light spotting and short tear to title, corners curled up.) Stitched, uncut. One of two issues. ONLY ONE COPY OF THIS EDINBURGH ISSUE LOCATED (NLS). Goldsmiths' 11033; Higgs 5780 -- A Few Plain Questions, and a little Honest Advice, to the Working People of Great Britain. Newark: printed and sold by Allin and Ridge & London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, and W. Flexney, 1792. 8°. Unbound. 3 copies in ESTC. Goldsmiths' 15494.
TRACTS ON THE POOR -- [GAIRDNER, Andrew.] A Looking-Glass for Rich People, and People in Prosperity; shewing how they may improve their riches to the greatest advantage: or, A Plea for the Poor. Edinburgh: James Davidson, 1727. 8° (197 x 119mm). Old wrappers (spine rather worn). FIRST EDITION. RARE. Only 6 copies recorded. Not in Goldsmiths' or Kress.
RUGGLES, Thomas (1737?-1813). The History of the Poor; their rights, duties, and the laws respecting them. In a series of letters. London: J. Deighton, 1793-1794. 2 volumes, 8° (201 x 119mm). Half-title in vol. I. (Some spotting and occasional soiling, long repaired tear through 08 of vol. I, title to vol. II browned at margins.) Modern half roan. FIRST EDITION. Goldsmiths' 15772; Kress B.2611. With 5 other related tracts including:
[DICKSON, Adam.] An Essay on the Causes of the Present High Price of Provisions. London: E. and C. Dilly, and J. Dickson, Edinburgh, 1773. 8°. (Stain to title and preliminaries, light spotting and short tear to title, corners curled up.) Stitched, uncut. One of two issues. ONLY ONE COPY OF THIS EDINBURGH ISSUE LOCATED (NLS). Goldsmiths' 11033; Higgs 5780 -- A Few Plain Questions, and a little Honest Advice, to the Working People of Great Britain. Newark: printed and sold by Allin and Ridge & London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, and W. Flexney, 1792. 8°. Unbound. 3 copies in ESTC. Goldsmiths' 15494.
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