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The Doctrine of Life-Annuities and Assurances, Analytically Investigated and Explained. Together With Several Useful Tables Connected With the Subject; And a Variety of Practical Rules for the Illustration of the Same
by Baily, Francis
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- very good
- Hardcover
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- Condition
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About This Item
London: John Richardson, 1810. First Edition.
Octavo (8 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 220 x 135 mm), xli, [3], 621, [1 errata], [2 adverts], in contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt with red morocco label.
An important early work on life insurance, annuities, and endowments by London stockbroker Francis Baily (1774-1844). He gives practical advice on how to value an insurance policy or annuity, answers numerous hypothetical questions, and provides 59 tables on mortality, the value of policies, etc.
What's especially interesting in this book is his discussion of assurance companies (see pages 479-520) in which he seems to imply that some of them were engaged in fraudulent practices.
This book became a standard reference for the insurance industry, along with his earlier book, "The Doctrine of Interest and Annuities." (1808). But he was interested in more than finance: He was a co-founder of what became the Royal Astronomical Society and took part in scientific experiments. Baily was also an adventurer; in 1796 he embarked on a tour of North America, keeping detailed accounts of his travels. His book, "Journal of a Tour in Unsettled Parts of North America in 1796 and 1797," was published in 1856, 12 years after his death.
Octavo (8 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 220 x 135 mm), xli, [3], 621, [1 errata], [2 adverts], in contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt with red morocco label.
An important early work on life insurance, annuities, and endowments by London stockbroker Francis Baily (1774-1844). He gives practical advice on how to value an insurance policy or annuity, answers numerous hypothetical questions, and provides 59 tables on mortality, the value of policies, etc.
What's especially interesting in this book is his discussion of assurance companies (see pages 479-520) in which he seems to imply that some of them were engaged in fraudulent practices.
This book became a standard reference for the insurance industry, along with his earlier book, "The Doctrine of Interest and Annuities." (1808). But he was interested in more than finance: He was a co-founder of what became the Royal Astronomical Society and took part in scientific experiments. Baily was also an adventurer; in 1796 he embarked on a tour of North America, keeping detailed accounts of his travels. His book, "Journal of a Tour in Unsettled Parts of North America in 1796 and 1797," was published in 1856, 12 years after his death.
CONDITION: Two splits of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) to top of spine ends, some rubbing to boards, toning and foxing throughout, a few small stains to top and bottom edges, early ownership signature to front end paper. Overall, a Very Good copy.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2193
- Title
- The Doctrine of Life-Annuities and Assurances, Analytically Investigated and Explained. Together With Several Useful Tables Connected With the Subject; And a Variety of Practical Rules for the Illustration of the Same
- Author
- Baily, Francis
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Richardson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1810
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Business & Finance; Insurance; Annuities
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