First edition of Thomas Malthus’ essay on population and first Ethiopian edition of the New Testament leads German auction

Always likely to produce one of the sale’s best results, a 1798 first of Thomas Malthus’ 'Essay on the Principle of Population' duly led the bidding in a recent German sale.

Sold at €64,000 (£57,600) to a US dealer in a July 6 sale held by Ketterer Kunst (25% buyer’s prem…

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now