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Barbon, Nicholas
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- Barbon, Nicholas
- A discourse of trade. Thomas Milbourn, 1690
- Paper
12mo (147 x 90mm.), first edition, [Goldsmiths' 2803; Wing B707], together with 4 other tracts on political economy and law:
Matthew Hale. A discourse touching provision for the poor. H. Hills for John Leigh, 1683 [Wing H241]--
[Nicholas Barbon]. A discourse of trade. Thomas Milbourn, 1690, first edition, [Goldsmiths' 2803; Wing B707]--
W. Sheppard. The parson's guide: or the law of tythes. W. Lee et al., 1670 [Wing S3206]--
A guide to English juries... By a person of quality. Thomas Cockerill, 1682, with two leaves of advertisements [Wing M37]--
[George Mabbut]. Tables for renewing & purchasing of the leases of cathedral-churches and colleges. Cambridge: John Hayes, 1686 [Goldsmiths' 2633; Wing M113]
five works in one volume, 8vo and 12mo, early vellum, library stamps on endpapers, occasional browning, binding worn
Matthew Hale. A discourse touching provision for the poor. H. Hills for John Leigh, 1683 [Wing H241]--
[Nicholas Barbon]. A discourse of trade. Thomas Milbourn, 1690, first edition, [Goldsmiths' 2803; Wing B707]--
W. Sheppard. The parson's guide: or the law of tythes. W. Lee et al., 1670 [Wing S3206]--
A guide to English juries... By a person of quality. Thomas Cockerill, 1682, with two leaves of advertisements [Wing M37]--
[George Mabbut]. Tables for renewing & purchasing of the leases of cathedral-churches and colleges. Cambridge: John Hayes, 1686 [Goldsmiths' 2633; Wing M113]
five works in one volume, 8vo and 12mo, early vellum, library stamps on endpapers, occasional browning, binding worn
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition of this early defence of free trade.
Nicholas Barbon (c.1640-c.1698) was an English economist, physician, financial speculator and Member of Parliament, an ardent defender of free trade who opened the first insurance company in London after the fire of 1666 and is credited with introducing fire insurance to England. His life was both colourful and controversial: while he was instrumental in rebuilding London after the fire he did so by flouting the law, he was described by a contemporary as a "mob master" well versed in "the arts of leading, winding or driving mankind in herds" (Roger North, quoted in the DNB) and, on his death, left a will stipulating that none of his debts be paid.
The present work shows that Barbon was also an innovative economic theorist, "considered by modern commentators to have propounded advanced views on free trade, the function of money, interest rates and consumption" (DNB).
Nicholas Barbon (c.1640-c.1698) was an English economist, physician, financial speculator and Member of Parliament, an ardent defender of free trade who opened the first insurance company in London after the fire of 1666 and is credited with introducing fire insurance to England. His life was both colourful and controversial: while he was instrumental in rebuilding London after the fire he did so by flouting the law, he was described by a contemporary as a "mob master" well versed in "the arts of leading, winding or driving mankind in herds" (Roger North, quoted in the DNB) and, on his death, left a will stipulating that none of his debts be paid.
The present work shows that Barbon was also an innovative economic theorist, "considered by modern commentators to have propounded advanced views on free trade, the function of money, interest rates and consumption" (DNB).
The Law Society of England and Wales was founded in 1825, with a library forming part of the original prospectus for the Society, and by 1832 it was housed in its present elegant building on Chancery Lane. The current selection of 22 lots all have library stamps reflecting their history and have been marked to indicate their deaccession from the Law Society’s holdings.