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A new dictionary of trade and commerce , compiled from the information of the most eminent merchants, and from the works of the best writers on commercial subjects, in all languages. Containing, among other Things, I. An Account of all the natural Productions, which are conducive to Trade, throughout the World. II. The different Manufactures established in each particular Country. III. Explanations of all the Terms used in Commerce. IV. Explanations of the principal Terms of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation, so far as they are connected with Trade. V. An exact Account of the Coins, Weights, and Measures in use throughout the World, reduced to the English Standard. VI. A Description of the Established Banks, Trading Companies, and Staple Commodities, of different Countries. Vii. The State of the British Trade, National Debt, Funds, Customs, Excise, and other Taxes. Viii. The Laws relative to Trade and Commerce. For the Use of the Merchants and Tradesmen of Great Britain, as well as of private Gentlemen. By Mr. Rolt, with the assistance of several eminent merchants.
Rolt, Richard, 1724 or 5-1770.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]
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Book-Keeping modernised or, merchant-accounts by double entry, according to the Italian form. Wherein the theory of the art is clearly explained, and reduced to practice, in copious Sets of Books, exhibiting all the varieties that usually occur in Real Business. To which is added, a large appendix. Containing, I. Descriptions and specimens of the Subsidiary Books used by Merchants. II. Monies and Exchanges, the nature of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Bills of Parcels. III. Precedents of Merchants Writings, peculiar to England, Scotland, and common to both. IV. The Commission, Duty, and Power of Factors. V. A short History of the Trading Companies in Great Britain, with an account of her exports and imports. VI. The produce and commerce of the Sugar Colonies; with a specimen of the accounts kept by the factors or storekeepers; and an explication of wharf and plantation accounts. Vii. The produce and commerce of the Tobacco Colonies; with a specimen of the accounts usually kept by the storekeepers. Viii. The method of keeping accounts proper for Shopkeepers or Retailers. IX. The Method of keeping the accounts of a Land-Estate. X. A Dictionary, explaining abstruse words and terms that occur in merchandise. By John Mair, A.M.
Mair, John, 1702 or 3-1769.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
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The universal dictionary of trade and commerce , translated from the French of the celebrated Monsieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-house of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the Whole work; Which more particularly accommodate the same to the trade and navigation Of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject. By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq;.
Savary des Br�ulons, Jacques, 1657-1716.Date: 1751-55]
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The universal dictionary of trade and commerce With large additions and imporvements adapting the same to the present state of British affairs in America, since the last Treaty of Peace made in the year 1763. With great variety of new remarks and illustrations incorporated throughout the whole: together with every thing essential that is contained in Savary's dictionary: also, all the materials laws of trade and navigation relating to these kingdoms, and the customs and usages to which all traders are subject. By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq;.
Savary des Brûlons, Jacques, 1657-1716.Date: M DCC LXVI. [1766]
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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 consuls, agents, and other persons residing in foreign parts, for the protection of the commerce of their respective nations. Also observations on the present state of our foreign commerce, and of the new manufactures established and brought to perfection of late years in Great Britain, of which no account has hitherto been given in any other commercial dictionary. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq; His Majesty's Vice-Consul for the Austrian Netherlands.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]