A survey of trade. In four parts. I. The great advantages of our trade in general, and the particular influence of it on Great-Britain. II. The marks of a beneficial trade, and the nature of our commerce in its several branches; with an examination of some notions generally received of the prejudices we suffer by other nations in trade. III. The great advantages of our colonies and plantations to Great-Britain, and our interest in preserving and encouraging them; and how they may be farther improved. IV. Some considerations on the disadvantages our trade at present labours under, and for the recovery and enlargement of it; of the assiento contract; of our trade to Spain, &c. Together with considerations on our money and bullion. Its exportation discuss'd. Scarcity of silver coin accounted for. The means of procuring a plenty and free circulation of both species.

  • Wood, William, 1679-1765.
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1719
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London : Printed by W.W. and sold by W. Mears, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar; and Tho. Corbett, the corner of Ludgate-Hill, near Fleet-Bridge, 1719.

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xiv,[2],373,[1]p. ; 80.

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The second edition.

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ESTC T146689
Goldsmiths', 5515

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