Alexander Bain — James MILL

London, Longmans, Green and Co, 1882. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this insightful biography on the life of James Mill, by the friend of his son, Alexander Bain. The first edition. An insightful biography on the life of the important Scottish economist, political theorist, philosopher, and historian, James Mill. He was one of the founders of the Ricardian school of economics, and was the father of John Stuart Mill.Illustrated with a frontispiece. One page of adverts to the rear.By Alexander Bain, who was lifelong friends with John Stuart Mill. In the original publisher's cloth binding, Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the cloth. Hinges are starting but firm. Spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .