Remarks on the cause of the scarcity and dearness of cattle, swine, cheese, &c. &c. and of the articles tallow candles, and soap; also the remedy to prevent such calamity in future; being the result of great experience, acquired by dealing at fairs and markets, &c. &c. during the last thirty-seven years. Humbly dedicated To the Prime Minister of England. In behalf of the Community at large, more or less interested therein: together with Hints for the consideration of persons having landed property, and dealers in Cattle.

MATHEWS, James, of Bath.

Published by London: published by N. Scarlett; and J. Nunn, 1799

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8vo, xvi, "234" (i.e. 236) pp., uncut copy in the original blue boards, rebacked. A reissue of the sheets of the first edition of 1797 with a cancel title-page. James Mathews (fl. 1797), of Bath. A detailed examination of prices of livestock at market, and of agricultural produce, including milk and cheese, pork, lamb, beef and so on, written by the son of a butcher in Bath. Mathews's main employment was as a buyer of livestock. Williams, Guide to the printed materials for English economic and social history, I, p. 242.

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• Title: Remarks on the cause of the scarcity and dearness of cattle, swine, cheese, &c. &c. and of the articles tallow candles, and soap; also the remedy to prevent such calamity in future; being the result of great experience, acquired by dealing at fairs and markets, &c. &c. during the last thirty-seven years. Humbly dedicated To the Prime Minister of England. In behalf of the Community at large, more or less interested therein: together with Hints for the consideration of persons having landed ...
• Publisher: London: published by N. Scarlett; and J. Nunn, 1799
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition