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A short view of the dispute between the merchants of London, Bristol, and Leverpool, and the advocates of a new joint-stock company : concerning the regulation of the African trade
A short view of the dispute between the merchants of London, Bristol, and Leverpool, and the advocates of a new joint-stock company : concerning the regulation of the African trade. London, MDCCL [1750].
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of Virginius Randolph Shackelford with his bookplate.
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The case of the Royal African Company of England
The case of the Royal African Company of London. London : Printed by Sam. Aris, in Creed-Lane, MDCCXXX [1730].
Title vignette, head-piece, initial.
A history and defense of the monopoly of the Royal African Company this work is one of four publications issued by the Royal African Company in 1730. it is not a reprint of the 1709 publication of the same title.
The Rockefeller Library copy has been trimmed closely on the bottom affecting text on several leaves.
Rockefeller Library copy from the South Library with its bookplate.
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An answer to the Considerations, occasioned by the Craftsman upon excise, so far as it relates to the tobacco trade
An answer to the Considerations, occasioned by the Craftsman upon excise, so far as it relates to the tobacco trade. London : Printed for E. Nutt at the Royal Exchange, MDCCXXXIII [1733].
Listed under the pseudonym Caleb D'Anvers by Jerome E. Brooks in George Arents' Tobacco, its history, v. 3, no. 672, with a note stating that it was written by Nicholas Amhurst or William Pulteney, Earl of Bath. The Dict. of national biography, in its article on Amhurst, ascribes the pamphlet to him. Both Amhurst and Pulteney wrote for the Craftsman.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of William Tarun Fehsenfeld with his bookplate.
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A compressed view of the points to be discussed, in treating with the United States of America : with an appendix
A compressed view of the points to be discussed, in treating with the United States of America : with an appendix / by the author of "American encroachments on Britsh rights." [London : s.n.], |c 1815.
Detached from the Pamphleteer, London, v.5, p. [105]-139.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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An oration delivered at the state-house, in Philadelphia : to a very numerous audience; on Thursday the 1st of August, 1776
An oration delivered at the state-house, in Philadelphia : |b to a very numerous audience; on Thursday the 1st of August, 1776 / by Samuel Adams, Member of the **** ********** the General Congress of The ****** ****** of America. London printed, London reprinted for : E. Johnson, No. 4, Ludgate-Hill, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
"Of this oration [never delivered], there was no Philadelphia edition [in spite of its being indicated by title-page]; it was, in fact a London forgery designed to show that the colonies were bent on independence."-- Howes, p. 15. No such oration was given by Adams.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of Jay Snider with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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The journal of a two months tour : with a view of promoting religion among the frontier inhabitants of Pensylvania, and of introducing Christianity among the Indians to the westward of the Alegh-geny Mountains To which are added, remarks on the language and customs of some particular tribes among the Indians, with a brief account of the various attempts that have been made to civilize and convert them, from the first settlement of New England to this day
The journal of a two months tour; with a view of promoting religion among the frontier inhabitants of Pensylvania, and of introducing Christianity among the Indians to the westward of the Alegh-geny Mountains. To which are added, remarks on the language and customs of some particular tribes among the Indians, with a brief account of the various attempts that have been made to civilize and convert them, from the first settlement of New England to this day / by Charles Beatty, A.M. London : Printed for William Davenhill, No. 8 in Cornhill, and George Pearch, No. 12 in Cheapside, MDCCLXVIII [1768].
Rockefeller Library copy from the John Carter Brown library with its bookplate.
Release stamp of the JCB Library on the bookplate.
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Considerations on the present state of the intercourse between His Majesty's sugar colonies and the dominions of the United States of America
Considerations on the present state of the intercourse between His Majesty's sugar colonies and the dominions of the United States of America. [London, s.n., 1784]
Title from caption.
Signed: James Allen, secretary.
At a meeting of the West-India planters and merchants, resolved, that the following Considerations ... be printed, and sent, in the name of this meeting, to every member of both houses of Parliament ...
A reply to Lord Sheffield's Observations on the commerce of the American states.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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The West India merchant : Being a series of papers originally printed under that signature in the London Evening Post
The West India merchant : Being a series of papers originally printed under that signature in the London Evening Post / with corrections and notes. By the author. London : |b Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington House, in Piccadilly, |c MDCCLXXVIII [1778].
Page 12 wrongly numbered 11.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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The true interest of Britain, set forth in regard to the colonies : and the only means of living in peace and harmony with them, including five different plans, for effecting this desirable event / by Jos. Tucker ... to which is added by the printer, A few more words, on the freedom of the press in America.
The true interest of Britain, set forth in regard to the colonies : and the only means of living in peace and harmony with them, including five different plans, for effecting this desirable event / by Jos. Tucker ... to which is added by the printer, A few more words, on the freedom of the press in America. Philadelphia : Printed and Sold, by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
A reprint of Tract 4 of the author's Four tracts, together with two sermons, on political and commercial subjects, Glocester, England, 1774.
Signatures: pi1 A-H⁴ I⁴( -I4).
"A few more words, on the freedom of the press, addressed by the printer, to the friends of liberty in America": pages [1-2] at end.
"A short answer to some criticism": pages [3-4] at end.
Bookseller's advertisements: pages [5-6] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Four tracts on political and commercial subjects
Four tracts on political and commercial subjects / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. The third edition. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Edition statement precedes author statement on title page.
With a half-title.
Signatures: A-O⁸.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed Speech, said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775
A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed Speech, said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775 / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. Second edition, corrected. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Edition statement precedes statement of responsibility on title page.
"Price one shilling."
Signatures: A-G⁴ H².
Publisher's advertisements: pages [1-2] at end.
Rockefeller Library bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who, by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views, are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide, whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit of these kingdoms
An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who, by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views, are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide, whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit of these kingdoms / by Josiah Tucker, D.D., Dean of Glocester. The third edition, corrected. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Table on folded leaf has caption that reads: "An account of the value of the exports from England to Germany and Holland."
Signatures: A-M⁴.
"Price 1s. 6d."
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James S. Copley with his bookplate.
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A speech intended to have been spoken on the bill for altering the charters of the Massachusett's Bay
A speech intended to have been spoken on the bill for altering the charters of the Massachusett's Bay. The fourth edition. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXIV [1774].
"Price one shilling."--half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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The substance of the evidence on the petition presented by the West-India planters and merchants to the Hon. House of Commons : |b as it was introduc'd at the bar, and summ'd up by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775
The substance of the evidence on the petition presented by the West-India planters and merchants to the Hon. House of Commons : |b as it was introduc'd at the bar, and summ'd up by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775 / by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775. London : Printed by H. S. Woodfall, for T. Cadell, in the Strand; and sold by J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-yard.
"Price one shilling."--in square brackets on half-title page.
On the question of commercial relations between the British West Indies and the thirteen colonies.
Another edition, published the same year, has title, "The evidence delivered on the petition [etc.]" and includes the testimony of the two witnesses Walker and Ellis, which is omitted from the present edition.
Errata --title page verso.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., Member of Parliament for the City of Bristol : on presenting to the House of Commons (on the 11th of February, 1780) a plan for the better security of the independence of Parliament, and the oeconomical reformation of the civil and other establishments
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., Member of Parliament for the City of Bristol : on presenting to the House of Commons (on the 11th of February, 1780) a plan for the better security of the independence of Parliament, and the oeconomical reformation of the civil and other establishments. A new edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXX [1780].
"Price 1s." in square brackets on half-title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXXIII [1783].
"Price two shillings."
Printers' device on title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Edition statement within single rules.
"Price two shillings."
Printers' device on title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition. Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
"Price two shillings."
Printers' device on title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The third edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Printer's device on t.p.
"Price two shillings."
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. London : Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Errata: page [1] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Considerations on the present situation of Great Britain and the United States of North America : with a view to their future commercial connections; particularly designed to expose ... a late pamphlet published by Lord Sheffield, entitled "Observations on the commerce of the American states"; likewise shewing the advantages ... of relaxing the Act of navigation in favour of America ...
Considerations on the present situation of Great Britain and the United States of North America : with a view to their future commercial connections; particularly designed to expose ... a late pamphlet published by Lord Sheffield, entitled "Observations on the commerce of the American states"; likewise shewing the advantages ... of relaxing the Act of navigation in favour of America ...London : Printed for John Stockdale, opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly,MDCCLXXXIV [1784].
"Price two shillings and sixpence." on half-title.
Advertisements: page 157- page [1] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Letters to a nobleman, on the conduct of the war in the middle colonies
Letters to a nobleman, on the conduct of the war in the middle colonies. The second edition. London : Printed for J. Wilkie, No. 71, St. Paul's Church-yard, MDCCLXXIX [1779].
Published anonymously; attributed to Joseph Galloway.
"Price 2s."--half-title.
Booksellers' advertisements p. [2] at end.
Map: "A Plan of the operations of the British & Rebel Army, in the campaign, 1777."
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Consolatory thoughts on American independence : shewing the great advantages that will arise from it to the manufactures, the agriculture, and commercial interest of Britain and Ireland : Published for the benefit of the Orphan Hospital at Edinburgh
Consolatory thoughts on American independence : shewing the great advantages that will arise from it to the manufactures, the agriculture, and commercial interest of Britain and Ireland : Published for the benefit of the Orphan Hospital at Edinburgh / by a Merchant. Edinburgh : Printed by James Donaldson, 1782.
Signed at end: T. True Briton.
"Attributed to 'Tod of Kirtland' in the article on Thomas Somerville in the Dictionary of National Biography."--Sabin.
"Price one shilling"
Rockefeller Library copy inscribed: "From the Orphan Hospital To Baron Stewart Moncrieffe" on half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Considerations on the mode and terms of a treaty of peace with America
Considerations on the mode and terms of a treaty of peace with America. London : Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, MDCCLXXVIII [1778].
Anonymous. Attributed to Edmund Jenings. Cf. ESTC.
Signatures: A-B⁸.
Final leaf blank.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Candid and impartial considerations on the Preliminary articles of peace with France and Spain, and the Provisional treaty with the United States of America
Candid and impartial considerations on the Preliminary articles of peace with France and Spain, and the Provisional treaty with the United States of America / by a Country Gentleman. London : Printed for J. Robson, bookseller, New Bond-street, MDCCLXXXIII [1783].
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.