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CHILD, Josiah (1630-1699). A New Discourse of Trade, wherein is recommended several weighty Points relating to Companies of Merchants. London: T. Sowle, 1698. 8° (165 x 102mm.). With the final blank. (Light browning and occasional spotting throughout). Contemporary sprinkled panelled sheep. (Rebacked with most of original spine preserved, repair on front cover and at lower corner). Provenance: C. Holden (signature, dated 1703, on an endpaper); Kenneth K. Knight (sale Christie's, 31 October 1979, lot 101).
Third edition. Child, who became Governor of the East India Company, argues in this discourse that a high rate of interest discourages commerce, pointing out that the Dutch rate of interest is 3 lower than England's. Wing C3862; Kress 2070; Goldsmiths' 3862.
Third edition. Child, who became Governor of the East India Company, argues in this discourse that a high rate of interest discourages commerce, pointing out that the Dutch rate of interest is 3 lower than England's. Wing C3862; Kress 2070; Goldsmiths' 3862.
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