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Political Arithmetick, Discourse Concerning the Extent and Value of Lands... Petty, William. Published by Robert Clavel and Hen. Mortlock, 1691. Good to Very Good. Pages have some browing, see photos. Text is complete with no tears or markings. Bindings have some wear. "Political Arithmetick, or a Discourse Concerning the Extent and Value of Lands, Peoople, Buildings, Husbandry, Manufacture, Commerce, Fishery...As the same relates to every Country in General....but more particularly to the Territories of His Majesty of Great Britain...France". Petty, William. London 1691 1st. Edition, 2nd. Issue. Pp 117 & 3 pages adverts. Original calf boards, new calf spine. Text is complete and unmarked, pages are toned, best described from photos. Overall a Good to Very Good copy Of an important early work of statistical analysis and how it applies to political arithmetick, later known as economics.

The Political Arithmetick is known for its early use of statistical data and analysis to understand the economy.