2 vols., 8vo (202 × 120 mm.), pp. 27, [5], 361, [1] (p. 95 mispaginated); [ii], xx, 396, (pp. 6, 79 & 294 mispaginated). Early library labels, edges of a few leaves slightly ragged as issued, small mark to upper margin of prelims of volume II affecting title. Contemporary mottled calf, gilt lettered red and black morocco labels, gilt bands, gilt armorial device of The Society of Writers to the Signet to both boards. Joints of volume one cracked, upper joint of volume two split but holding, spines somewhat worn. A good copy.
First edition. "In Tactique des assemblées législatives, suivie d'un traité des sophismes politiques, published in 1816, Dumont used Bentham's manuscripts to create the substantial essay on the organization of legislative assemblies of which Bentham himself gave a brief indication in his 'Essay on political tactics' (1791). In addition, Dumont included a version of Bentham's writings on political fallacies in this recension, from which and with the use of the original manuscripts Peregrine Bingham later produced The Book of Fallacies (1824)." (F. Rosen, ODNB). Dumont's recensions were key to establishing Bentham's growing international reputation, not least because of their clear and readable style.
Chuo T2-1; not in Goldsmiths’/Kress.
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