Observations on the means of exciting a spirit of national industry : chiefly intended to promote the agriculture, commerce, manufactures, and fisheries, of Scotland : in a series of letters to a friend : written in the year one htousand seven hundred and seventy-five / by James Anderson - vol. 2
by Anderson, James (1739-1808)
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Dublin : Printed for S. Price, W. and H. Whitestone, J. Williams, W. Colles, W. Wilson, 1779. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance : Book plate of Lord Stamp. Physical description; 424p. Subjects; Industries Scotland History. Agriculture Economic aspects Scotland. Fisheries Scotland.
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- Title
- Observations on the means of exciting a spirit of national industry : chiefly intended to promote the agriculture, commerce, manufactures, and fisheries, of Scotland : in a series of letters to a friend : written in the year one htousand seven hundred and seventy-five / by James Anderson - vol. 2
- Author
- Anderson, James (1739-1808)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Dublin : Printed for S. Price, W. and H. Whitestone, J. Williams, W. Colles, W. Wilson
- Date Published
- 1779
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