LOWNDES, William. A Report containing an Essay for the Amendment of the Silver Coins, London: by Charles Bill and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1695, 8° (240 x 120mm.), FIRST EDITION (final gathering waterstained), contemporary black morocco, sides panelled in gilt, ornate gilt spine (a little rubbed at extremities), g.e. [Goldsmith 3131; Kress 1908; Wing L3323]

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LOWNDES, William. A Report containing an Essay for the Amendment of the Silver Coins, London: by Charles Bill and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1695, 8° (240 x 120mm.), FIRST EDITION (final gathering waterstained), contemporary black morocco, sides panelled in gilt, ornate gilt spine (a little rubbed at extremities), g.e. [Goldsmith 3131; Kress 1908; Wing L3323]

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Duke of Leeds, 19th-century armorial bookplate and signature to title.

拍品专文

An important contribution to the controversy surrounding the re-coinage under William III, the principal protagonists being Lowndes, as Secretary to the Treasury, and John Locke.