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VIOLET, Thomas (fl. 1634-1662). Proposals ... presented to ... Oliver Lord Protector ... for the calling to a True and Just Accompt all Committee-men ... Excise and Custom-commissioners ... and all Other Persons that have been entrusted with the Publick Revenue. London: [n.p.], 1656. 2 parts in one volume, 2° (266 x 171mm). Engraved frontispiece by P. Lombart after S. Clein, large head-piece and initial at beginning of part two. (Title rather stained, tear in B2, browned to a greater or lesser extent throughout, worse towards end). Contemporary calf (rubbed).
Only edition of Thomas Violet's petition to Cromwell for the retention of gold and silver in England and for the regulation of the manufacture of gold and silver thread wire (his post some years before had been to inspect the wire which was made up up into braids and lace for the luxury trade). The masters of three ships, Sampson, Salvador and George, are accused of seeking to export silver illegally. Goldsmiths' 1378; Kress 948; Wing V-585.
Only edition of Thomas Violet's petition to Cromwell for the retention of gold and silver in England and for the regulation of the manufacture of gold and silver thread wire (his post some years before had been to inspect the wire which was made up up into braids and lace for the luxury trade). The masters of three ships, Sampson, Salvador and George, are accused of seeking to export silver illegally. Goldsmiths' 1378; Kress 948; Wing V-585.