A new and complete dictionary of trade and commerce: Containing a distinct explanation of the general principles of commerce; an accurate definition of its terms; an ample illustration of the laws and customs of all commercial states, with respect to mercantile affairs, in general; including the several treaties of commerce actually subsisting at this time between the different powers of Europe. A particular description of the different productions of art and nature, which are the basis and support of commerce; particularly distinguishing the growth, product, and manufactures of Great Britain and its colonies. An extract specification and valuation of all foreign coins, with easy concise tables for reducing them to the British standard. An historical and critical account of all public and private companies, and of all public banks and funds, with the nature of their securities. An abstract of the bye-laws and customs of all ports and harbours; with a description of the office and duty of

People / Organizations

• Thomas Mortimer (Author)
• Stanley Crowder ("sold by")

Imprint

London : Printed for the author; and sold by S. Crowder, at the Looking-Glass; and J. Coote, at the King's Arms, in Pater-noster-row; and J. Fletcher, in St. Paul's Church-yard, MDCCLXVI. [1766]

Publication year

1766-1767

ESTC No.

T153606

Grub Street ID

197893

Description

2v.,plates : maps ; 2°.

Note

Printed in two columns

The register is continuous

The final leaf of vol. 1, sig. 7A2, and the titlepage to vol. 2, sig. 7B1, are cancels.