An address to the public, in justification of the conduct of the author of the pamphlet entitled observations on frauds practised in the collection of the salt duties and the Misconduct of Officers fairly stated
by [VANDERSTEGEN, William]
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About This Item
Reading: Printed by Smart and Cowslade, [1794?] vii, [3], 96pp. Modern grey paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Presentation copy, inked inscription to head of title: 'From the Author' - a trifle shaved. The sole edition of a pamphlet by William Vanderstegen, published in vindication of his Observations on frauds practised in the collection of the salt duties, and the misconduct of officers fairly stated (Reading, 1793), in which he had levelled charges of corruption at the salt industry and trade. That publication prompted a brief pamphlet war, with merchant and member of the Thames Street Company of Salt Importers, Thomas Weston issuing a response refuting any allegations of misconduct. In this pamphlet, Vanderstegen politely, but firmly refuses to retract his statements, providing further evidence to bolster his charges, particularly with regard to profiteering from exorbitant duties. ESTC records copies at three locations in the British Isles (Cambridge, Morrab, and Oxford), and a further four in North America (Columbia, Free Library of Philadelphia, Harvard, and Huntington). ESTC N29425.. First edition. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Antiquates Ltd (GB)
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- Title
- An address to the public, in justification of the conduct of the author of the pamphlet entitled observations on frauds practised in the collection of the salt duties and the Misconduct of Officers fairly stated
- Author
- [VANDERSTEGEN, William]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by Smart and Cowslade, [1794?]
- Place of Publication
- Reading
- Size
- 8vo
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Concentrating on hand-press printing and early modern manuscripts, we pride ourselves on offering a varied selection of antiquarian works on a diverse range of subjects, leaning towards the interesting, the important, and the unusual.
We have a countryside bookshop in Wareham; we also regularly issue catalogues - do ask if you would like to be added to our mailing list - and frequently exhibit at regional and national book fairs in London, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Oxford, and York.
We also offer a valuation service (for either insurance or probate purposes), as well as advice on library development.
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