Shelfmark
Fk.5.03(01)
Author
Title
An essay, for regulating of the coyn : wherein also is set forth, first, how we have lost that import of plate and bullion we formerly had. Secondly, what is become of the great quantities of money coyned in the reign of King Charles II. and the preceding reigns. Thirdly, the necessity there is at this time for to rectifie the present coyn of the kingdom. Fourthly, by what methods the charge of calling in the present money, and bringing it to a designed standard may be accomplished. Fifthly, whether the method proposed for the advancing of our money (and the bullio of which its made) be convenient or inconvenient for the trade of the nation. By A.V.
Varying form of title
Political tracts &c
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by James O. for Richard Cumberland, at the Angel in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCXCVI [1696].
Physical description
[6], 28p ; 22cm. (4to).
Note
A.V. = A. Vickaris.
Note
Bound with twenty-seven other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.3.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), V337; ESTC R18695
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political tracts &c".
Subject
Currency question Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Subject
Coinage Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B22833