Gc.6.22
An essay upon the probable methods of making a people gainers in the ballance of trade. Treating of these heads, viz. Of the people of England. Of the land of England, and its product. Of our payments to the publick, and in what manner the ballance of trade may be thereby affected. That a country cannot increase in wealth and power but by private men doing their duty to the publick, and but by a steady course of honesty and wisdom, in such as are trusted with the administration of affairs. By the author of The essay on ways and means..
The second edition..
London: : Printed for James Knapton, at the Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard,, 1700..
[16], 204 p., [6] leaves of plates : tables ; 19 cm. (8⁰)
"The author of The essay on ways and means"=Charles Davenant.
The six folded leaves of plates are for schemes A-E, and H.
Title page within a double rule-border.
Signatures: A-N⁸ O⁴ P².
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), D310
ESTC, R24873
Booklabel recording donation to Eton College by John Reynolds in 1751.
18th century Cambridge style blind-panelled and sprinkled sheep; four raised bands; leather spine label.
Curatorial note inside front board identifying the author.
Previous shelfmark: Fg.6.20.
Economic policy Early works to 1800.
Great Britain Commercial policy Early works to 1800.
Knapton, James, ? - -1738 publisher.
Reynolds, John, 1671 - 1758 former owner.
England London.
B49461