JONES, Richard (1790-1855). An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth and on the Sources of Taxation. London: John Murray, 1831. Part I [all published], 8°. With errata at end (lightly spotted). FIRST EDITION of Jones' chief work. In the preface the author states that he intended to publish three further parts (on wages, profits, and taxation) though none of these appeared. Jones was an important influence in the development of an anti-Ricardian tradition in economics. Kress C.2843. [Bound with:] WHATELY, Richard (1787-1863). Introductory Letters on Political Economy. London: B. Fellowes, 1832. 8°. Provenance: James Hastie (scored signature on title). Second edition, first published in 1831. Kress C.3379. 2 works in one volume. 19th-century half calf (extremities quite rubbed). Provenance: Erich Roll (signature on endpaper).