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State tracts : being a collection of several treatises relating to the government. Privately printed in the reign of K. Charles II
1693
Many errors in paging. The 'Catalogue of tracts contain'd in this volume' indicates that the volume is complete, in spite of the gap in the pagination. 28 tracts, mostly anonymous.
The loyal Protestants vindication, fairly offered to all those sober minds who have the art of using reason, and the power of suppressing passion
Queen Elizabeth Protestant; Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731)
1680
Attributed to Defoe in the Wrenn catalogue. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Indexed in: Wing
A Catalogue of the names of such persons as are, or are reputed to be of the Romish religion (not as yet convicted) : being inhabitants within the county of Middlesex, cities of London and Westminster, and weekly bills of mortality, exactly as they are ordered to be incerted in the several commissions appointed for the more speedy convicting of such as shall be found of that religion
printed anno domini 1680
Caption title and colophon. Anon.
The golden fleece, or, The trade, interest, and well-being of Great Britain considered : with remarks on the rise, progress, and present decay of our woollen manufactures. Also an estimate of this valuable trade, fairly and clearly stated, and the great proportion given up yearly to foreigners... To which is added, a scheme, or proposal, for taking away many burthensome duties on some of the most essential necessaries in life ... Submitted to the consideration of Parliament ... [etc.]
Smith, Simon (fl. 1731-1739); Munn, John
[1736?]
Attributed to Simon Smith by Goldsmiths' Lib. cat. Also sometimes attributed to J. Munn. Cf. NUC pre-1956. Place of publication from Goldsmiths' Library catalogue.
The smuglers defeated, or, The golden fleece reviv'd : in a familiar method for the restoration of trade. By the experience, travels and imprisonment of the sufferer, by the clandestine exporters of combed wool, raw wool, and woolen yarn from Ireland to France. Together with proposals for removing the difficulties, that no obstructions may remain to encumber the minds of men in power to redress... which so loudly calls for the attention of the legislative body both of Great Britain and Ireland. Humbly offered to the consideration of the Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland
Bridges, George wool-comber
1739
"By George Bridges of the city of Cork, wool-comber and clothier." -- P. 5. According to the British Museum catalogue, this work may have been printed in Cork. Title alludes to "The golden fleece"...
A hue and cry after Dr. T.O
L'Estrange, Sir Roger (1616-1704)
1681
Dr. T.O. is Titus Oates. Cf. Catalogue of English broadsides, 1505-1897, 1968. Attributed to Roger L'Estrange. Cf. DNB. Drop-head title and colophon.
A hue and cry after Dr. T.O
L'Estrange, Sir Roger (1616-1704)
1681
Dr. T.O. is Titus Oates. Cf. Catalogue of English broadsides, 1505-1897, 1968. Attributed to Roger L'Estrange. Cf. DNB. Drop-head title and colophon.
The Barrier-Treaty vindicated
Poyntz, Stephen (1685-1750); Townshend, Charles Townshend Viscount (1674-1738); Hare, Francis (1671-1740); Baldwin, Ann (1658-1713)
1712
Anonymous. By Stephen Poyntz. Formerly attributed to Francis Hare and Charles, 2nd Viscount Townshend. With a half-title. First edition. According to the Kress catalogue, which does not mention th...
The sense of the people concerning the present state of affairs. With remarks upon some passages of our own and the Roman history. In a letter to a Member of Parliament
Ellis (fl.1711)
[1721?]
A discussion of the aftermath of the South Sea Bubble, with particular reference to the absconding of Robert Knight, cashier to the South Sea Company. Kress omits this edition but records the first ...
A political essay upon commerce
Melon, Jean François (1675-1738); Bindon, David (1760)
1738
Translation of: J.F. Melon's Essai politique sur le commerce. 12-page list of subscribers' names follows title-page.
The present state of England. Part III. and part IV : Containing; I. An account of the riches, strength, magnificence, natural production, manufactures of this island, with an exact catalogue of the nobility, and their seats, &c. II. The trade and commerce within it self, and with all countries traded to by the English, as at this day established, and all other matters relating to inland and marine affairs. Supplying what is omitted in the two former parts, useful for natives and foreiners
J. S (fl. 1683); Petty, Sir William (1623-1687); Chamberlayne, Edward (1616-1703)
1683
Erroneously attributed to Edward Chamberlayne who wrote the three parts of "Angliae notitia, or The present state of England". However, part 3 of this work is not the same as part 3 of "Angliae notiti...
A letter to a dissenter upon occasion of His Majesties late gracious declaration of indulgence
Halifax, George Savile Marquis of (1633-1695)
1687
Published anonymously. By George Savile, Marquis of Halifax. Cf. Wing. Text signed "T.W." at end, standing, according to Halkett and Laing, for "The Writer".