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BRISCOE, John. A Discourse on the Late Funds of the Million-Act, Lottery-Act, and Bank of England ... together with Proposals for the Supplying their Majesties with Money on Easy Terms, exempting the Nobility, Gentry &c. from Taxes ... by a National Land-Bank ... The third edition, with an Appendix. London: J.D. for Andrew Bell, 1696.
8° (167 x 104mm.) Folding printed table, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine. Provenance: SIR ROBERT WALPOLE, PRIME MINISTER (1676-1745, signature at head of title) -- Kenneth K. Knight (sale, Christie's 31 October 1979, lot 82).
FINE ASSOCIATION COPY with Robert Wapole whose political strength was founded on his reputation as a great financier. The earlier editions appeared in 1694. Goldsmiths' 3254; Kress 1937; Wing B4748.
8° (167 x 104mm.) Folding printed table, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine. Provenance: SIR ROBERT WALPOLE, PRIME MINISTER (1676-1745, signature at head of title) -- Kenneth K. Knight (sale, Christie's 31 October 1979, lot 82).
FINE ASSOCIATION COPY with Robert Wapole whose political strength was founded on his reputation as a great financier. The earlier editions appeared in 1694. Goldsmiths' 3254; Kress 1937; Wing B4748.
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