Curwen (J.C., Esq., M.P., of Workington Hall, Cumbria), Hint...

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Curwen (J.C., Esq., M.P., of Workington Hall, Cumbria), Hints on Agricultural Subjects, and on the Best Means of Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes, second edition, London: J. Johnson, et al., 1809, sepia aquatint frontispiece, original publisher's boards, 8vo, Davies (David, Rector of Barkham, Berks), The Case of Labourers in Husbandry Stated and Considered [...], first edition, Dublin: P. Byrne, 1796, slightly later quarter-calf over marbled boards, 8vo, Green (William), Plans of Economy [...], fifth edition, London: J. Hatchard, 1803, contemporary marbled boards, later rebacked, 8vo, & Anon, A Plan Suggested for Superseding the Necessity of The Poor Rates, by means of Cottage Acres, and Farms, Termed Leaven Farms [...], London: s.n., 1817, later marbled boards, 8vo, (4). 

Provenance: 1st: 1) Sir Thomas Hesketh Bart, Rufford Hall, Lancashire, 19th century armorial bookplate to recto pastedown, and by descent to 2) Easton Neston, near Towcester, Northamptonshire, the Fermor-Hesketh's library label ditto.

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Auction Date: 17th Jan 2023 at 10am

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