London: Charles Knight, 1832. First edition, very rare large paper issue, of Babbage’s pioneering work of political economy, “a remarkable performance of a remarkable man” (Schumpeter, p. 541), and “a turning point in economic writing” (ODNB). “The first edition of On the economy of machinery and manufacturers was issued in..... More
Item #3304
London: Charles Knight, 1832. First edition, a very rare large paper copy, of Babbage’s pioneering work of political economy, "a remarkable performance of a remarkable man" (Schumpeter, p. 541), and “a turning point in economic writing” (ODNB). “Babbage undertook the analysis of machinery and manufacturing processes to discover ideas and..... More
Item #5523
Paris: Anselin, 1842. First edition, journal issue, of Menabrea’s account of the only public presentation that Babbage ever made concerning the design and operation of the Analytical Engine. “This was the first published account of Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine and the first account of its logical design, including the first..... More
Item #5187