Shelfmark
Fk.5.15(23)
Author
Title
A short but thorough search into what may be the real cause of the present scarcity of our silver coin. And a method proposed, which, if taken, will effectually both produce a speedy supply, and prevent the like scarcity of it for the future : With the fatal consequences that will unavoidably follow, either from the advancing our silver coin, or lowering the price of our gold / By a hearty well-wisher of the peace and prosperity of his country.
Varying form of title
State tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for the author, and sold by James Roberts, near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane, M DCC XVII [1717].
Physical description
30, [2]p ; 19cm. (8vo.)
Note
A hearty well-wisher = David Clayton.
Note
With a final blank leaf. Eton copy lacks the final blank leaf.
Note
Bound with twenty-four other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.16.
Note
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March. 1924".
Citation/references note
Kress, 3010; Goldsmiths', 5364; ESTC T8562
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. New Haven, CT Research Publications, Inc., 1974. 1 reel ; 35mm. (Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature ; reel 321, no. 5364).
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn. : Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of Gale Group. 2001. 1 reel ; 35 mm. Unit 347. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 12136, no. 24).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "State tracts".
Subject
Currency question Great Britain.
Subject
Coinage Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 printer.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B23876