Author: WEBBER, Samuel. Title: An Account of a Scheme for preventing the Exportation of our Wool ... To which is added, an examination [by John London] of a scheme offered by another hand [i.e. S. M.], shewing the defects and mischievous consequences of it; as also, several material extracts from Sir Walter Ralegh and Sir Francis Brewster, concerning the consequences of the woollen trade, and the fatal effects arising to this nation from the exportation of our wool.
Description: London: [T Cooper], 1740. 8vo.[ii], 37pp, multi-folding table. [Bound with]: Remarks upon Mr. W.'s scheme [to prevent the exportation of our wool by an universal registry] and the Draper's pamphlet (The Consequences of Trade ... By a Draper of London). London: sold by J Roberts, 1741. 8vo. 40pp. Modern blue paper boards, printed paper spine label. Half-title to first work slightly holed and chipped (not affecting text); title to second work lightly browned and spotted; 'Library, Wool Industries Research Association' ink-stamp to upper margin of half-title of first work and page 3 of the second.
Keywords: Woolen Trade History
Price: GBP 162.40 = appr. US$ 231.90 Seller: John Turton
- Book number: 26544