The Economic Consequences of The Peace. by KEYNES, John Maynard - 1919

London: Macmillan and Co., Limited,, 1919. One of the most influential books of the twentieth century" (Skidelsky) Octavo. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in dark blue morocco, titles and decoration to spine gilt, raised bands, single rule to boards gilt, twin rule to turn-ins, burgundy endpapers, gilt edges. The occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy in a fine binding. First edition, first impression, of what Skidelsky calls "one of the most influential books of the twentieth century". "The Economic Consequences of the Peace has a claim to be regarded as Keynes's best book. In none of his others did he succeed so well in bringing all his gifts to bear on the subject in hand." Moggridge A2.1.1.