Observations on the Restrictive and Prohibitory Commercial System; Especially with a Reference to the Decree of the Spanish Cortes of July 1820. From the Mss. of Jeremy Behtnam. Esq.

Bowring, John

Published by Effingham Wilson, London, 1821

About this Item

Observations on the Restrictive and Prohibitory Commercial System; Especially with a Reference to the Decree of the Spanish Cortes of July 1820. From the Mss. of Jeremy Behtnam. Esq. By John Bowring and published in London for Effingham Wilson. 1821. [12] + 44 pp. 9? x 5.75?. Softcover pamphlet.

Overall fair, with losses along edges of front wrapper. Tears to center of front wrapper, with paper affixed on interior side to keep wrapper intact. Loss of rear wrapper. Numerous uncut pages throughout text block. Light markings. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce piece on early 19th Century European commercial history. John Bowring (1792-1872) was a British political economist, writer, traveler, and government official who served as the fourth Governor of Hong Kong from 1854 to 1859.

Seller Inventory # REILY-TUB-0043-PP-2602-aj6077

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on the Restrictive and Prohibitory Commercial System; Especially with a Reference to the Decree of the Spanish Cortes of July 1820. From the Mss. of Jeremy Behtnam. Esq.
• Publisher: Effingham Wilson, London
• Publication Date: 1821
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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