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A dwarf holding his hat. Engraving.
Reference: 4000iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Books
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A computation of the value of South-Sea stock, on the foot of the scheme as it now subsists. Made from the facts as they are stated by the Directors of the South-Sea Company, in the Accounts and Papers by Them laid before the House of Commons: And Four other States of the same, on the Suppositions in the Titles of the said States respectively mentioned. And Also, Four other States marked A, B, C, D. The State A, shewing, That the Scheme might have been Executed, without carrying the Price of the Stock higher than 150 l. per Cent. The other Three States shew the Value of South-Sea Stock at the respective Periods of Time, and on the several Suppositions in the Titles of the said States mentioned, as the Execution of this Scheme was at first projected. With some remarks relating to these matters. By Archibald Hutcheson, of the Middle-Temple, London, Esq; and Member of Parliament for Hasting, in Sussex.
Hutcheson, Archibald, approximately 1659-1740.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXX. [1720] [i.e.1721]- Books
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Public speculation unfolded; in sixteen letters, addressed to F. Childs & J.H. Lawrence, of New-York: by Jonathan Dayton, of New-Jersey: while speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States.
Dayton, Jonathan, 1760-1824.Date: 1800- Pictures
The English coffee house in Amsterdam, with people trading shares; with vignettes showing the rise and fall of the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 812076iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Books
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Considerations on a bill now depending in Parliament, To render more effectual an Act made in the Seventh Year of His Majesty's Reign, intitled, An Act to prevent the infamous Practice of Stock-Jobbing.
Date: 1756]- Books
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Some computations relating to the proposed transferring of eighteen millions of the fund of the South Sea Company, to the Bank, and East-India Company. Shewing How the same will come out on Two different Suppositions, to the Old Proprietors of Bank and India, and to the New Proprietors of the Ingrafted Stock. By Archibald Hutcheson, of the Middle-Temple, London, Esq; and Member of Parliament for Hasting, in Sussex.
Hutcheson, Archibald, approximately 1659-1740.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXX. [1720] [i.e. 1721]- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to Exchange-Alley. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called the stocks, is clearly explained; and The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing laid before the Public in a New and Impartial Light. Also The Method of Transferring Stock, of Buying and Selling India Bonds, Lottery Tickets, Life Annuities, and other Government Securities, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to the meanest Capacity. To which is added, New Tables of Interest, calculated at 5 per Cent. for the Use of the present Proprietors of India Bonds; and Directions how to avoid the Losses that are frequently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fires and other Accidents. By Philanthropos.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: M.DCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to Exchange-Alley. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called the stocks, is clearly explained, and accurate Computations are formed of the Average Value of East-India Stocks for several Years, from the current Year. The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing is laid before the Public in a New and Impartial Light. The Method of Transferring Stock, and of Buying and Selling the several Government Securities, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to the meanest Capacity: and an Account is given of the Laws in force relative to Brokers, Clerks at the Bank, &c. With Directions how to avoid the Losses that are frequently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fires and other Accidents. With An Historical Account of the Origin, Progress, and present State of Public-Credit, Banking, and the Sinking-Fund. To which is now added a supplement, containing Rules for forming a Judgment of the real Causes of the Rise or Fall of the Stocks; and several useful tables of Interest, &c. The eighth edition, altered and enlarged. By Thoma Mortimer, Esq. Author of the Elements of Commerce, Politics, and Finances.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Pictures
The Old Exchange in Amsterdam: dealers offer share certificates for sale during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 811510iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Pictures
The English coffee house in Amsterdam: dealers conversing and raving during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 811589iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to Exchange-Alley. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called stocks, is clearly explained. And The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing laid before the Public in a New and Impartial Light. Also The Method of Transferring Stock, and of Buying and Selling the several Government Securities, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to the meanest Capacity: and an Account is given of the Laws in force relative to Brokers, Clerks at the Bank, &c. To which is added, new tables of interest on India Bonds, calculated at 5 per Cent. - Directions how to avoid the Losses that are frequently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fres and other Accidents. And an Appendix, giving some Account of Banking, and of the Sinking Fund. - With a Copper-Plate Table, shewing the intrinsic Value of the several Funds, and the Proportion they bear to each other, by which any Person may immediately know which is the cheapest to purchase. The fourth edition, by T. Mortimar.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Pictures
A mob stoning the coffee house in the rue Quinquenpoix in Paris where shares are traded during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 811819iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Pictures
The English coffee house in Amsterdam: shares are traded during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 811729iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Pictures
A Dutch physician involved in share dealing in the Dutch speculation explosion of 1720. Engraving, 1720.
Date: 1720Reference: 17580iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Pictures
Subtle the alchemist, posing as an astrologer, being visited by Abel Drugger, in Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist'. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1791, after J. Graham.
Graham, J. (John), 1754-1817.Date: 14 April 1791Reference: 36862i- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to Exchange-Alley. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called the stocks, is clearly explained; And The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing laid before the Public in a New and Impartial Light; in which is introduced a Comic Scene at J-'s. Also The Method of Transferring Stock, of Buying and Selling India Bonds, Lottery Tickets, Life Annuities, and other Government Securities, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to the meanest Capacity; and an Account is given of the Laws in Force relative to Brokers, Clerks at the Bank, &c. To which is added, New Tables of Interest, calculated at 5 per Cent. for the Use of the present Proprietors of India Bonds; and Directions how to avoid the Losses that are frequently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fires and other Accidents; and an Appendix, giving some Account of banking, and of the sinking Fund. Quid faciunt leges, ubi sola pecunia regnat.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Pictures
A coal porter, an alchemist and a rich man who hopes vainly to profit from alchemy. Etching, 18th century.
Reference: 36431iPart of: Il Callotto resuscitato- Books
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An estimate of the value of South-Sea stock. With Some remarks Relating thereto. By a Member of the House of Commons.
Hutcheson, Archibald, approximately 1659-1740.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXX. [1720]- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to Exchange-Alley. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called the stocks, is clearly explained, and accurate Computations are formed of the Average Value of East India Stocks for several Years, from the current Year. The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing is laid before the Public in a New and Impartial Light. The Method of Transferring Stock, and of Buying and Selling the several Government Securtiies, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to the meanest Capacity; and an Account is given of the Laws in force relative to Brokers, Clerks at the Bank, &c. With Directions how to avoid the Losses that are freqnently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fire and other Accidents. Also, An Historical Account of the Origin, Progress, and present State of Public Credit, Banking, and the Sinking-Fund; and Advice to Adventurers in the State-Lotteries. To which is added a supplement, containing Rules for forming a Judgment of the real Causes of the Rise or Fall of the Stocks; and several useful tables of Interest, &c. The ninth edition, revised and enlarged. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq. Esq. Author of the Elements of Commerce, Politics, and Finances.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: 1782- Books
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The secret history of the two last memorable s---ss---ons of Parliament.
Date: M,DCC,LIV. [1754]- Pictures
A car from which shares are sold in the Netherlands during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 811628iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Books
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The schemes of the South-Sea Company and the Bank of England, as propos'd to the Parliament for the reducing of the national debts.
South Sea Company.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- Books
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Time bargains tried by the rules of equity, and principles of the civil law.
Dalrymple, David, Sir, approximately 1665-1721.Date: [1720]- Books
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The secret history of the two last memorable S-ss-ons of parliament.
Date: [1754?]- Books
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Every man his own broker: or, a guide to the Stock-Exchange. In which the nature of the several funds, vulgarly called the stocks, is clearly explained, and accurate Computations are formed of the Average Value of East India Stock for several Years, from the current Year. The Mystery and Iniquity of Stock-Jobbing is laid before the Public, in a New and Impartial Light. The Method of Transferring Stock, and of Buying and Selling; the several Government Securities, without the Assistance of a Broker, is made intelligible to all Persons concerned; and an Account is given of the Laws in Force relative to Brokers, Clerks of the Bank, &c. With Directions how to avoid the Losses that are frequently sustained by the Destruction of Bank Notes, India Bonds, &c. by Fire, and other Accidents. Also, an historical account of the origin, progress, and present state of public credit, of the National Debt, both Principal and Interest, of Banking, and of the Sinking-Fund; with Advice to Adventurer, in the State-Lotteries. To which is added, a supplement, containing Rules for forming a Judgement of the real Causes of the Rise or Fail of the Stocks; new Observations on the Payment of the Dividends; the Equation, and other useful Tables. Quid faciunt loges, ubi sola pecunia regnat. The eleventh edition, considerably improved. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq. Author of the Elements of Commerce, Politics, and Finances.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: 1791