A general treatise of monies and exchanges; in which those of all trading nations are particularly describ'd and consider'd. With an account of all the foreign banks ... Together with an exact translation of the excellent ordinances lately publish'd in France, ... As also, tables of the reduction of the monies and exchanges of the most considerable towns in Europe. To which is subjoyn'd, a general discourse of the trade and commodities of most nations: ... Together with an universal treatise of the weights and measures usual in trade all over the world, ... By a well-wisher to trade

People / Organizations

• Alexander Justice (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for S. and J. Sprint, and J. Nicholson; and R. Smith, 1707.

Publication year

1707

ESTC No.

T112666

Grub Street ID

164632

Description

[14],95,[1];424;[102];119,[1];72;48;[28]p.,plates : ill. ; 4°.

Note

Dedication signed: A.J., i.e. Alexander Justice

In six parts, each having its own pagination and register

Drop-head title of sig. B1 of the first section: 'An universal system of commerce, &c. Part 1. Containing a methodical discourse of the monies and exchanges of all nations'. A variant exists: 'An introductory general discourse of monies and exchanges'

In the second part pp.122, 123 misnumbered 118, 119; 126, 127 misnumbered 122, 123; 313-344 misnumbered 113-144. In the fourth part p.13 misnumbered 31

The final 14 leaves contain indexes to the various parts

With an initial advertisement leaf.

Uncontrolled note

Advert. from E