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Best.-Nr. 123484Paris Chez P. G. Simon 1775. 4 pages. 25x19 Cm. Dérelié. Les deux feuillets presque complètement dereliés. Sous l'influence des Physiocrates une libéralisation du commerce des grains s'était opèrée en France à partir de 1763. Mais discréditée par la spéculation les mauvaises récoltes et les émeutes cette politique a subi divers aménagements dont cette incitation à l'importation de blé des Etats-Unis. Paris, Chez P. G. Simon, 1775. unknown
1961Best.-Nr. 119641Tanganyika 1961. hardcover. Illus. some color. many tables. slim 8vo cloth d.w. Tanganyika December 1961. unknown books
Best.-Nr. a75306Washington 1859. 35th Congress 2d Session. Ex. Doc. No. 37. Lg.4to. 661pp. rebound in later wraps. Good light wear. . paperback
Best.-Nr. 120264Versailles 1767. 4 pages. 25x20 Cm. Broché. Dérelié. Ce document royal de 1767 atteste de lextension temporaire pour deux ans du ressort de la commission de Reims aux généralités de Rouen Caen et Alençon dans le cadre de la lutte contre la contrebande. Il reflète les efforts de ladministration royale sous Louis XV pour centraliser et renforcer le jugement des trafiquants au moment où le commerce illicite notamment des marchandises fiscales comme le sel ou le tabac minait les finances du royaume. Dans le contexte des réformes pré-révolutionnaires cette mesure illustre la tension entre contrôle étatique et résistances locales typique de la période absolutiste tardive. Document en très bon état. Versailles, 1767. unknown
1794Best.-Nr. 354283Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine 1794. 8pp. Dbd. Contemporary ownership signature on titlepage and manuscript notes on final leaf. Very good. 8pp. Dbd. This copy bears the ownership signature of noted New York jurist and legal scholar James Kent who ran for Congress from New York in 1793 but was defeated by his brother-in-law Theodorus Bailey. He would go on to a distinguished career as a judge on the Chancery court and as an author of legal commentaries. At the conclusion of the text is a manuscript note: "Mr. Wadsworth stated in the House of Representatives the 19th May 1794 that within the last six months American vessels & property had been captured by the British Privateer in the W. Indies to the extent of one million of dollars - & that other nations had seized American property to ½ mil. dol. & that the total loss to our commerce was 1½ mil. dol." In this report to President Washington the new Secretary of State Edmund Randolph details the depredations against American shipping caused by the powers involved in the French Revolutionary Wars. He quotes from a study by the "committee of Philadelphia" on the interference with American trade by the British French Spanish and Dutch and summarizes the methods used by those countries. The British impress American sailors into service the French are embargoing American goods etc. He makes no recommendations as to an appropriate response. OCLC locates four copies. Scarce. EVANS 27917. OCLC 8090321 Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine unknown books
1802Best.-Nr. 354336Washington 1802. 4pp. Dbd. Contemporary manuscript page inscription and early stain in upper outer corner not affecting text. Minor foxing and offsetting. Good. 4pp. Dbd. Congressional report calling for government encouragement of infant industries by allowing certain raw materials to be imported free of duty while imposing a 20% duty on imported fur hats brushes stone ware printing types saddles cannon ball and glass ware and other duties on gun powder cordage soap candles of tallow window glass and iron. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 3412 unknown
1802Best.-Nr. 354332Washington 1802. 4pp. Dbd. Contemporary manuscript page inscription and early stain in upper outer corner throughout affecting some text. Minor foxing and offsetting. Good. 4pp. Dbd. Report on a House resolution that Thomas K. Jones a Boston wine merchant would receive drawback for Malaga wine he reshipped despite having added brandy for preservation. Shaw & Shoemaker locate two copies; OCLC locates none. Rare. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 3406. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 3406 unknown
1963Best.-Nr. 382227Washington: Government Printing Office 1963. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. House Report No. 281 88th Congress 1st Session. Octavo. 2 494pp. In the original publisher's cloth. Ex-library with small ink stamp front pastedown and some ink ruling on the title page else near fine with no other markings. An investigation into the ownership and control of communications facilities prepared by the Office of Network Study of the Federal Communications Commission. A nice copy scarce in the trade. Government Printing Office hardcover
1802Best.-Nr. 354336Washington 1802. 4pp. Dbd. Contemporary manuscript page inscription and early stain in upper outer corner not affecting text. Minor foxing and offsetting. Good. 4pp. Dbd. Congressional report calling for government encouragement of infant industries by allowing certain raw materials to be imported free of duty while imposing a 20% duty on imported fur hats brushes stone ware printing types saddles cannon ball and glass ware and other duties on gun powder cordage soap candles of tallow window glass and iron. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 3412 unknown books
1963Best.-Nr. 382227Washington: Government Printing Office 1963. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. House Report No. 281 88th Congress 1st Session. Octavo. 2 494pp. In the original publisher's cloth. Ex-library with small ink stamp front pastedown and some ink ruling on the title page else near fine with no other markings. An investigation into the ownership and control of communications facilities prepared by the Office of Network Study of the Federal Communications Commission. A nice copy scarce in the trade. Government Printing Office hardcover books
1863Best.-Nr. 23281863 Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1863, fort volume in-folio broché, 742 pages, publication du Conseil Supérieur de l'Agriculture, du Commerce et de l'Industrie, très bon état
Best.-Nr. 18321A Paris, Imprimerie de Madame Huzard, 1821. 23, (1) pp. 8vo. Modern boards, morocco label with gilt lettering. Kress C.696; not in Goldsmiths; not in Einaudi. First edition. Claude-Anthelme Costaz was one of the founders, in 1802, of the Society for the Encouragement of National Industry (Société pour l'encouragement de l'industrie nationale.) He was also the one commissioned to produce statistical tables concerning manufactures and industry. He produced three of them which showed the situation and its development with the dates 1789, 1800 and 1812 as the three different points of measurement and comparison. The present text is 'en grande partie, extrait d'un ouvrage que j'ai publié, il y a environ quatre ans, sur l'Administration de l'agriculture, du commerce, des arts, des manufactures, et des subsistances. Lorsque je le rédigeai, je ne prévoyais pas que la France touchait au moment où l'on demanderait le rétablissement des corps de marchands et des communautés d'arts et métiers' (Avertissement).
Best.-Nr. 17327A Amsterdam, chez Arkstée & Merkus, 1758. Together 2 works in 1 volume. 151 pp.; 206, (2, publisher's catalogue) pp.; (2), xxiv, 113 pp. Small 8vo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt with raised bands. First work: Kress 5597; Goldsmiths 9241; Einaudi 1383; Higgs 1478; INED 1227; not in Mattioli; Conlon 57:658.First edition.Coyer wrote his famous La Noblesse Commerçante ... in 1756. He outlined in this work the advantages for the noblity if they were to be engaged in commerce, and the advantages of a commercial active nobility for the State: development of commerce and trade, rise in population growth and consumption. The work generated a substantial polemic and against the many criticisms of his system the Abbé Coyer wrote this defense, particularly against the Chevalier d'Arcq's La Noblesse Militaire. Second work: Kress 5663; Goldsmiths 9395; Einaudi 397; Higgs 1728 (under Durey de Meynieres) & 1793 (under Belot); INED 391; Conlon 58:664. First edition.'C'est en répriment le luxe qui dévore les citoyens, énerve leur courage, dépeuple les provinces et dévaste les campagnes' (INED). - Preliminairies of the second work browned.
1904Best.-Nr. 39516Copenhagen: forhen A. Christiansens Forlag Hermann-Petersen 1904. 50 Double-page colored plates after Rasmus Christiansen mounted on stubs. Introduction by Jul. Wulff. 1 vols. Oblong folio. Original leather-backed burgundy cloth lettered on cover in gilt. Spine repaired inner hinges strengthened. Some minor rubbing pencilled numbers in upper right margin of several plates. Very good. 50 Double-page colored plates after Rasmus Christiansen mounted on stubs. Introduction by Jul. Wulff. 1 vols. Oblong folio. DANISH TRADES FESTIVAL PARADE. In July 31/1 August 1904 a grand festival and parade was held in celebration of Danish Industry and Tradesmen. The elaborate floats representing the trades are depicted in these fine double-page colored plates including those of the printers the bakers the stroller-makers the pavers the bookbinders the furriers barrelmakers cigar and tobacco merchants bicyclewheel makers photographers metalsmiths hatmakers carriagemakers clockmakers wigmakers and many others. Under each illustration is text describing those involved. forhen A. Christiansens Forlag (Hermann-Petersen) unknown
1904Best.-Nr. 39516Copenhagen: forhen A. Christiansens Forlag Hermann-Petersen 1904. 50 Double-page colored plates after Rasmus Christiansen mounted on stubs. Introduction by Jul. Wulff. 1 vols. Oblong folio. Original leather-backed burgundy cloth lettered on cover in gilt. Spine repaired inner hinges strengthened. Some minor rubbing pencilled numbers in upper right margin of several plates. Very good. 50 Double-page colored plates after Rasmus Christiansen mounted on stubs. Introduction by Jul. Wulff. 1 vols. Oblong folio. DANISH TRADES FESTIVAL PARADE. In July 31/1 August 1904 a grand festival and parade was held in celebration of Danish Industry and Tradesmen. The elaborate floats representing the trades are depicted in these fine double-page colored plates including those of the printers the bakers the stroller-makers the pavers the bookbinders the furriers barrelmakers cigar and tobacco merchants bicyclewheel makers photographers metalsmiths hatmakers carriagemakers clockmakers wigmakers and many others. Under each illustration is text describing those involved. forhen A. Christiansens Forlag (Hermann-Petersen) unknown books
Best.-Nr. 18489A Paris, Chez les Libraires Associés, 1764. vi, (2), 194 pp. 12mo. Contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt in compartments, gilt lettering, front joint with short split at head and foot. Kress 6183 (edition published in Rotterdam of 204 pp.); INED 1869 (edition published in Rotterdam of 204 pp.); Goldsmiths 9943; Einaudi 1929; Higgs 3343; Leblanc 244 (edition published in Rotterdam of 127 pages only); Conlon 64:787 (edition published in Rotterdam of 204 pp). First edition. Apparently there are at least three editions published in the same year, no priority established. Observations concerning economics, finances, justice, the army, education and population (the christian morals are favorable to population whereas luxury is not): deals furthermore with 'L'Argent', 'Du Luxe', 'Des Subsides', 'Des Obligations de la Patrie envers les Citoyens', 'De L'Administration des Finances', 'Des Impôts', 'Des Rentes', 'Des Pensions', 'Des Charges', 'Des Ambassades', 'Des Guerres', 'De la Discipline Militaire', 'Des Réformes', 'Des Désertions', 'Des Grades Militaires', 'Des Fondations', 'De L'Usure', 'Des Loteries', 'Des Monnoyes', 'Des Marchandises', 'Des Voitures & des Postes', 'Des Chemins', 'Des Mines d'Or & d'Argent', 'De l'Agriculture', 'De la Population', 'Du Commerce', 'De l'economie particuliere', etc.
Best.-Nr. 16035No place, 1757. 2 volumes. (2), 302 pp.; (2), 392 pp. 12mo. Contemporary marbled calf, spines gilt in compartments, red labels with gilt lettering, marbled edges, small loss of calf to front cover of volume 2, very lightly rubbed. McCulloch 46; Kress 5600; Goldsmiths 9242; Higgs 1465; not in Einaudi; Conlon 57:669; not in Mattioli. First French edition, first published in 1744. The French translator, J.P. de Gua de Malves, added extensive comments and therefore this French version is sought after. Sir Matthew Decker, director of the East India Company, merchant and pamphleteer, was born in Amsterdam. In the present work he urges the replacement of all customs and excise duties by a single tax on the consumption of luxury goods - a kind of income tax with the merits, as it was conceived in the eighteenth century, that the taxpayer voluntarily assesses himself by choosing to consume such articles and to such an extent as he wishes. Decker argues strongly against restrictions on trade, emphasizing the significance of industry and trade to the welfare of the country. He would exempt the houses inhabited by the poor from all duties - not on grounds of social sympathy but because it would necessarily lower their wages and consequently increase the competitive strength of British exports; he advocates the luxury tax because it would check luxury, the bane of virtue and industry. He was opposed to monopolies and bounties and was skeptical as to whether trade can ultimately be forced into 'an unnatural channel,' thus anticipating the discussion on the operation of natural laws in the economic world. In some respects he is considered an important precursor of Adam Smith. 'The first part of the work is devoted to a detailed criticism of the fiscal difficulties under which England is labouring; the second part to showing the intricate connection between the trade of a country and the value of the land; while in the third part Decker displays the great sources of wealth and prosperity possessed by England (and over her two chief rivals, France and Holland), and shows how the references he suggests would permit her to avail herself of these, her natural strength' (Palgrave, i, p. 519).
Best.-Nr. E13627reu. Hardcover. Fine. Overszied hardcover in navy blue cloth lettered in gilt. 426 pp. with index. Reropduction doule page map. Facsimile reprint of the 1908 edition printed by the Government Printing Office. Fine previous owner's name and date 199 on front free endpaper. Issued without dust jacket. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 7253aafAmsterdam, J.C. van Kesteren, 1824, in-8°, VI + 294 S. / IV + 286 S., mit insgesamt 2 gestochenen Titelblättern mit Kostümen und 4 Ansichten. Band 2 teils mit kleinem Wasserfleck in der oberen Ecke, leicht gebräunt, Halbleinenbände mit etwas Rverg., die Kapitäle etwas beschabt. Sehr gutes Exemplar.
1746Best.-Nr. 101446Boston November 15 1746. 1746. Very good. - A 3-1/8 inch high by 7-5/8 inch wide autograph document penned on laid paper as a receipt for payment received "Recd Boston Novbr 15 1746 of Mr. Obadiah Dickerson One Hundred Twenty five pounds two Shillings & Eight pence old Tenor. In full of All Amts." Signed "Saml. Sturgis". The receipt is further annotated on the verso. Once folded with some minor staining & darkening the document in inlaid into 7-1/2 inch high by 10-3/4 inch wide heavier cream stock with a black ink ruled frame such that the verso is visible. Near fine. The prominent Boston trader Samuel Sturgis was heavily involved in shipping & commerce. Later on May 31 1762 he and Samuel Crocker signed a contract with Thomas Hancock for chartering the ship Lucretia for transport to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Boston, November 15, 1746.
Best.-Nr. 18768A Amsterdam, Chez J.L. de Lorme, 1704. Title printed in red and black. With 1 folding table. (10), 317, (1) pp. 12mo. Contemporary calf, spine gilt with raised bands, red label with gilt lettering. Kress 2421; Goldsmiths 4038; Einaudi 1626,note; Sabin 98172n; Alden & Landis 704/56; Echeverria & Wilkie 704/7; not in Howes; not in Streeter; not in Leclerc; not in Muller; not in JFBL. The best edition, with extensive notes added. One of at least 7 editions published in 1704. Originally published in 1703. As a matter of fact there never was an English edition, but the author apparently preferred to pass it off as such to avoid problems with the authorities, since he represented the French court as an ambassador in The Hague. Anti-British work that surveys British trade and commerce in Europe and that with the American colonies and the Indies predicting that the Navigation Acts will result in revolt and independence for the British North American colonies. "Sets out the advantages and disadvantages of the Spanish War of Succession to Great Britain's commercial interests, together with the advantages to Spain of free trade in her colonies. This work is remarkable as containing a distinct prophecy of the revolt of the American colonies from Great Britain" (Encyclopaedia Britannica Online).
Best.-Nr. 27205A Paris, Chez Cellot & Jombert, 1778. [2], 452, [4, Privilege du Roi, Fautes à corriger, blank] pp. 12mo. Contemporary marbled calf, spine richly gilt in compartments, label with gilt lettering, red edges, a nice copy. Sabin 21037; Leclerc 868; Faÿ 11; Howes D.528; Monaghan, French Travellers in the United States, 580B; Muller 1597; not in Streeter sale; not in Kress; not in INED; Echeverria, Mirage in the West, p. 74; Echeverria & Wilkie, 778/20; Chadenat i, 813. First edition of this important work dealing with the War of Independence of the British colonies. An early French account of the Revolution, published about the time of the French entry into the war on the side of the Americans. "Day-by-day account of events from Gage's arrival at Boston until French recognition" - Howes. The author favours free trade with the American colonies, which had just been officially recognised as an independent state. Pp. 433-450 contain: Traité d'amitié et de commerce conclu entre le Roi et les Etats-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale, le 6 février 1778 and U.S. Declaration of Independence: Declaration des Répresentans des Treize Provinces-Unies de l'Amérique, assemblées en Congrès-Général, le 4 juillet 1776 (pages 340-351.)
Best.-Nr. 18629A Paris, Chez Nyon, Didot le jeune & Saugrain le jeune, 1762. xxxvii (misnumbered xxxvi), (3), 389, (3) pp. 12mo. Contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt with raised bands, red label with gilt lettering, corners very lightly bumped. Kress 6015; Goldsmiths 9786; Einaudi 1688; INED 1644; Higgs 2771. First edition of a study on the relationship between the value of coinage, citing numerous sources, grain prices and other vital commodities. The avertissement compares various European currencies and attempts to establish their real value by referring to workers' and soldiers' wages and assessing their purchase powers, while the introduction proposes a way of determining a fair price for wheat. The author's approach is predominantly historical (the title refers to a 794 edict which fixed the price of grain), providing a wide variety of statistical information. - Title-page and a few pages very lightly spotted.
1996Sound publication with clean pages and clear content. Light wear of back cover.
1782Best.-Nr. 5638Zweyte vermehrte und verbesserte Auflage. 2 in 1 Band. Mit 2 (wiederholten) gest. Titelvignetten (wohl von Franz Nicolaus Rolffsen). Hamburg, Fritsch und Ruprecht, 1782. 8vo. (19,2 x 12,2 cm). 2 Bl., 368 S., 1 Bl. Zwischentitel, S. 369-796. Halblederband d. Zt. mit rotem Rückenschild sowie blind- u. goldgeprägtem Rücken.
