The fable of the bees: . or, private vices, publick benefits. With an essay on charity and charity-schools. And a search into the nature of society. The third edition. To which is added A vindication of the book from the aspersions contain'd in a presentment of the grand-jury of Middlesex, and an abusive letter to Lord C.
Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733)
Category
Books
Date
1724
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3010799
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],477,[1]p. . 8vo.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial). Manuscript inscription on front endpaper: "S. Yorke - 5s-" [i.e. Simon Yorke (1696-1767)].. Binding: Eighteenth-century blind-panelled calf binding; gilt roll on board edges; gilt fillets and red title label on spine.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733)