The Economics of Instalment Selling. A Study in Consumers’ Credit. With Special Reference to the Automobile. By Edwin R.A. Seligman and printed in New York City by Harper and Brothers. 1927. In two volumes. 623 total pp. plus preface. 9.25” x 6”. Hardcover full cloth.

In good condition, with light scuffing and wear to exterior. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Ex-library from Yale University, with bookplates and due date slips present. Assorted markings. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce pair of volumes, with the text including an early analysis on consumers’ credit and purchasing patterns related to automobiles. By Edwin R.A. Seligman (1861-1939), an American economist best known for his strong support of the Sixteenth Amendment and federal income tax.

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