Books

First edition of Walras's first book on political economy, an examination and "early refutation on philosophical grounds of the normative economic doctrines of P.-J. Proudhon." (Donald Walker, in The New Palgrave). Octavo. Uncut in the original brown paper wrappers, spine and covers lettered in black. Wrappers and contents lightly foxed, lower outer corner of rear wrapper chipped, front wrapper skilfully rehinged, light wear at head of spine, small tear at head of half-title from adhesion to the facing page in the gutter, largely unopened. A very good copy in the original wrappers. Einaudi 5963; Walker 15. See Palgrave III, 654.

A comprehensive work by Walras discussing both political and social dimensions of economics.