Bayldon, J. S. Art of valuing rents and tillages London 1823
Bayldon, J. S. The art of valuing rents and tillages; wherein is explained the manner of valuing the tenant's right on entering and quitting farms, in Yorkshire and the adjoining counties. The whole is adapted for the use of landlords, land agents, appraisers, farmers, and tenants. London: printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and G. Ridge (Sheffield), 1823. (6)187(1) pp. + an engraved frontispiece, and four pages of bookseller's advertisements at the end (April, 1823). 8vo, original grey boards, printed paper label (some wear to ends of spine). First edition. The first of two popular works on land valuation, by a professional land agent and appraiser; this text reached a sixth edition by 1844. With an engraved frontispiece plan of a farm. In very good original condition. This first edition is uncommon; the NUC lists two copies (ICU, MH). Fussell III, p. 136; cf. Perkins 132-3 (4th and 6th editions only); Kress C1017.
£200
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