A new dictionary of trade and commerce, compiled from the information of the most eminent merchants, and from the works of the best writers on commercial subjects, in all languages. Containing, among other Things, I. An Account of all the natural Productions, which are conducive to Trade, throughout the World. II. The different Manufactures established in each particular Country. III. Explanations of all the Terms used in Commerce. IV. Explanations of the principal Terms of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation, so far as they are connected with Trade. V. An exact Account of the Coins, Weights, and Measures in use throughout the World, reduced to the English Standard. VI. A Description of the Established Banks, Trading Companies, and Staple Commodities, of different Countries. Vii. The State of the British Trade, National Debt, Funds, Customs, Excise, and other Taxes. Viii. The Laws relative to Trade and Commerce. For the Use of the Merchants and Tradesmen of Great Britain, as well as o

People / Organizations

• Richard Rolt (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for G. Keith, at the Bible and Crown, in Grace-Church-Street; S. Crowder, at the Looking-Glass, and H. Woodgate and S. Brooks, at the Golden Ball, in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLXI. [1761]

Publication year

1761-1761

ESTC No.

T101201

Grub Street ID

155085

Description

[908]p.,plates : maps ; 2⁰

Note

A reissue of the first edition dated 1756 with a new titlepage.

Horizontal chain lines.

Uncontrolled note

First. ed. printed for J. Newbery