[Revolution] (Physiocracy). [SAINT-PÉRAVI... - Lot 184 - Richard Maison de ventes

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[Revolution] (Physiocracy). [SAINT-PÉRAVI... - Lot 184 - Richard Maison de ventes
[Revolution] (Physiocracy). [SAINT-PÉRAVI (Jean-Nicolas-Marcellin Guérineau de). Essay on the principles to be adopted by the Estates-General, and on their first operations, which will only be the consequences. Examination discussed of the single territorial tax, stipulated for a fixed sum, and of the same tax fixed by a proportional rate. S.l., 1789. One volume. 11.5 by 20 cm. 110-(2) pages. The last leaf seems to be added. Full modern basane, pastiche binding in perfect condition. Perfect condition inside (a small stain in the upper margin of one leaf). The leaf bound at the end of the work contains a Note des ouvrages qui regardent la discussion présente des droits du Tiers, contre les prérogatives et prétentions de la noblesse, du clergé et de la robe, which can be found at the same booksellers. Very rare first edition of this physiocratically inspired tax reform project (5 copies identified in French public libraries). Saint-Péravi, a specialist in taxation, is cited by Dupont de Nemours in his edition of the OEuvres de Turgot as one of the ten principal disciples of Quesnay. A final attempt at financial reform of the royal state
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