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Routledge & Kegan Paul , 1954. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover in good condition: slight wear, foxing spots on spine, owner's name and date on the front endpaper, minor margin marks on six pages, otherwise unmarked. Without DJ. 240 pages. [1.1 lbs]

Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1954. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1954. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Green cloth boards have very minor rubbing to extremities and barely perceptible knocking to corners. Very good indeed.

London: Routledge & Paul, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: v, 240 pages 23 cm. Notes: Dark green cloth case binding. Title, author and publisher blocked in gold on spine. Includes bibliographies and bibliographical references. Contents: The decline in fertility -- The population controversy -- The 'proper' time to marry -- The pattern of expenditure -- Domestic assistance -- The paraphernalia of gentility -- Incomes -- A case study -- Anthony Trollope -- The eighteen seventies and after -- Birth control and the size of the family -- The cost of children -- The standard of living and the fall in fertility -- Appendixes: I. Domestic economy ; II. A middle-class housewife of the early seventies ; III. Books on marriage at the end of the century. Subjects: 1800-1899 19th century.… Read More