DAVIES, David (1742-1819). The Case of Labourers in Husbandry stated and considered, in three parts. Bath: R. Crutwell, London: G.G. and J.Robinson, 1795. 4° (289 x 235mm). Half-title, errata. (Some light, even browning.) Contemporary half calf, spine decorated in gilt (front joints split but cords firmly holding, extremities quite rubbed). Provenance: Teston Library (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. Initially based on researches into the living conditions of the labouring poor of Barkham, the work was then extended to include labourers' budgets from many English counties, as well as a few from Wales and Scotland. It was well-received, and followed by an abbreviated version in 1828. Goldsmiths' 16422; Kress B.2916.
DAVIES, David (1742-1819). The Case of Labourers in Husbandry stated and considered, in three parts. Bath: R. Crutwell, London: G.G. and J.Robinson, 1795. 4° (289 x 235mm). Half-title, errata. (Some light, even browning.) Contemporary half calf, spine decorated in gilt (front joints split but cords firmly holding, extremities quite rubbed). Provenance: Teston Library (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. Initially based on researches into the living conditions of the labouring poor of Barkham, the work was then extended to include labourers' budgets from many English counties, as well as a few from Wales and Scotland. It was well-received, and followed by an abbreviated version in 1828. Goldsmiths' 16422; Kress B.2916.
