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    By Edward Hatton
    London   J. H. for Chr. Coningsby
    9" by 7" [20], 1-168, 1-3, 1-3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4, [3], 196-256pp
    Illustrated with engraved plates, this is the third edition of Edward Hatton's scarce and informative late 17th century guide to trade, commerce, and mercantile activity.
    By Edward Hatton

    1699 The Merchant's Magazine: Or, Trades-Man's Treasury

    London   J. H. for Chr. Coningsby
    9" by 7" [20], 1-168, 1-3, 1-3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4, [3], 196-256pp
    Illustrated with engraved plates, this is the third edition of Edward Hatton's scarce and informative late 17th century guide to trade, commerce, and mercantile activity.
    £390.00
    : 1kgs / : 977F51
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    Description

    Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce

    The third edition of this work, which was first published in 1695. Scarce in all contemporary editions, and very scarce in any 17th century editions.

    Edward Hatton offers a practical handbook designed for merchants, traders and apprentices, presenting a comprehensive guide to the principles of commerce in late 17th century England.

    Hatton covers subjects such as bookkeeping, exchange, weights and measures, interest and discount, and the calculation of profit and loss, alongside information on trade practices and commercial law.

    Illustrated with eight plates. Collated, lacking one plate, being a portrait of the author.

    ESTC R21021

    With the register: A4, a4, c2, B-D4, E3, F-M4, N2-Y4, 2A-2K4

    Lacking eight text leaves, being E4, N, Z1-2, and 2L1-4. Lacking final advertisement leaf.

    Rebound in half calf, with cloth covered boards, and with endpapers renewed.

    This work reflects the growing professionalisation of mercantile activity in the period.

    Condition

    Rebound in half calf, with cloth covered boards, and with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with significant spotting to title page and final leaf, and further spotting and foxing throughout. Instances of ink handling marks throughout. Former owner's inscription to verso of title page, to fore edge of leaf 2E, head of leaf B, tail of leaf B2, leaf M, U2, Y3, 2H, P2 small hole to centre of final leaf, resulting in loss to a small number of words. Lacking eight text leaves, being E4, N, Z1-2, and 2L1-4.

    Good

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