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17411394690London: Thomas Baskett 1741. First Edition. Loose folio. Quarto pp. 2 699-700 two leaves. In Good plus condition. In an incomplete modern binding comprised of uncovered boards bearing pencil annotations; mull and sewing visible at spine. Corners of boards lightly bumped. Text block lightly age toned. BB Consignment. 1394690. Special Collections - Downstairs. Thomas Baskett unknown
17531394689London: Thomas Baskett 1753. First Edition. Loose folio. Quarto 2 399-403 1 pages. In Good plus condition. Disbound with light age toning and light scattered foxing. Light creasing at gutter. BB Consignment. Shelved in Room A Oversized Ephemera. In 1714 the British Parliament made an act which established a £2000 reward for the individual who developed an accurate method of calculating longitude at sea. This 1753 act was one of several revisions or replacements of that original. 1394689. Special Collections. Thomas Baskett unknown
1716100738Pamphlet format small foilio disbound 643-646 pp. Some darkening aging and minor foxing; otherwise very good. While only three pages this act focuses on the important subject of the regulation of tobacco production. It seems the primary goal was to prevent the mixing of other substances with tobacco in the product sold to the public and prevent any abuses in the making and mixing of snuff. John Baskett unknown
1716100738Pamphlet format small foilio disbound 643-646 pp. Some darkening aging and minor foxing; otherwise very good. While only three pages this act focuses on the important subject of the regulation of tobacco production. It seems the primary goal was to prevent the mixing of other substances with tobacco in the product sold to the public and prevent any abuses in the making and mixing of snuff. John Baskett unknown books
1752319975London: John Baskett 1752. 2 411-415 1 blankpp. WITH: Two additional acts of parliament continuing the above act from 1738 and 1752. 3 vols. Folio. Disbound. Minor foxing. 2 411-415 1 blankpp. WITH: Two additional acts of parliament continuing the above act from 1738 and 1752. 3 vols. Folio. Coffee plants were first introduced to Jamaica in 1730. John Baskett unknown
177425494London 1774. Folio. 12 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches. 2 255-256 pp. Official British Act continuing a previous law for punishing mutiny and desertion among British forces stationed in North America. Only a handful of copies recorded in ESTC.<br/> <br/> ESTC N57431. unknown
17462108240008Paris : Le Gras 1746. Hardcover. Very Good. Bound in contemporary French mottled calf. Gilt spine morocco spine label. Good binding and cover. All edges red. Marbled end pages. 2 808 pages. Text in two columns. Clean unmarked pages. Paris : Le Gras hardcover
1759154745Canberra.: Government Printer. 1917-59. Collection of 11 reports for the years: <br> <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1916 - 8pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1919 - 8pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1920 - 4pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1921 - 19pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1935 - 11pp. <br>For the Year 1937-38 - 15pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1952 - 14pp. <br>For the Year ended 30th June 1953 - 31pp <br>For the Years 1st July 1953 to 30th June 1956 - 34pp <br>For the Year 1956 - 57 - 27pp <br>For the Year 1957-58 - 24pp <br> <br>All in wrappers occasional light browning very good copies. 34 x 21cm. . Government Printer. unknown
1723AQ23050London: s.n. 1723. 3pp 1. Stab-stitch holes and remains of binding to gutter. Docket title printed to verso. Separated into two leaves along fold. A trifle creased. A rare survival of an early eighteenth-century parliamentary act for regulating the sale of footwear and related manufacturing materials by journeyman cobblers. Two editions were published concurrently one printed by John Basket the other as here without an imprint. Both are scarce this edition in particular; ESTC records just a single copy Guildhall. ESTC N56275. Folio. [s.n.] unknown
175692353Thomas Baskett. London. 1756. First edition. 1756. 36 pages with title page not bound but held together with paper clips. Page edges very chipped last blank page lacks portions and is very torn and worn. Stain to top of title. Was originally folded in half so paper clip marks are visible to right margin of title. SCARCE. unknown
178420795London: J. Debrett 1784. 37 1 advt pp. Disbound a couple of spots else Very Good. <br /> <br /> First and only edition. "Considers the question whether the system of a strong responsible parliamentary administration should be restored" NUC. In England ministers are "responsible to parliament for their conduct and looking up to parliament for support; and not as in despotic governments the mere instruments of the will of an arbitrary master." This is "the great palladium of the Constitution." <br /> The author attacks "Lord B." Bute and the King for subverting this system during the events leading to the American Revolution and giving the executive arm of government over to "men ever unfriendly to liberty." <br /> FIRST EDITION. J. Debrett unknown
1777100737Pamphlet format small folio disbound but expertly taped spine 711-780 pp. Some darkening around edges mostly title and last page very minor aging; overall in nice condition. This content focuses on a variety of local government issues during the reign of George III. Topics include the widening and lighting of streets altering or rebuilding some buildings appointment of local authorities and the regulation of carts and carriages in town. Charles Eyre and William Strahan unknown
1777100737Pamphlet format small folio disbound but expertly taped spine 711-780 pp. Some darkening around edges mostly title and last page very minor aging; overall in nice condition. This content focuses on a variety of local government issues during the reign of George III. Topics include the widening and lighting of streets altering or rebuilding some buildings appointment of local authorities and the regulation of carts and carriages in town. Charles Eyre and William Strahan unknown books
1734607741734. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. 2nd Enl. ed. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. 2nd Enl. ed. Scarce Collection of Statutes Concerning Election to the House of Commons Great Britain. Parliament. The Statutes At Large Concerning Elections Of Members To Serve In The House Of Commons; Containing a Compleat Collection of All the Acts of Parliament Now in Force Which Relate Thereto Continued to the End of the Last Session of Parliament 1734. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. vi 58 49-109 11 6 10 pp. Complete. Text continuous despite pagination. Octavo 6-1/2" x 3-1/2". Recent period-style quarter morocco over marbled boards lettering piece and gilt-edges raised bands to spine endpapers renewed. Light toning to text faint dampstaining to upper corners of a few leaves internally clean. A handsome copy. $250. Second edition enlarged. Added here is an act pertaining to elections in the Scottish Parliament. The first edition was published in 1733. Separate editions for Scotland were published in 1744 and 1747. English Short-Title Catalogue T78250. unknown
170311502London 1703 i.e. 1713. 8vo 17.9 cm 7.25". 1 f. 104 pp. <br><br>Report of the commission appointed at the end of the War of the Spanish Succession to examine the finances of the United Kingdom following the war and the recent union of Scotland and England 1707. Also included is A Report from the Commissioners Appointed to Take Examine and Determine the Debts Due to the Army &c. with its own sectional title-page dated 1713. First of two editions also printed 1714.<br>Â Â Â Â This is less dry than might seem with notes being present as to which officials' accountings were in revolting disarray as to what bakers were scamming Navy purchasing officers how much was spent on what at military hospitalsetc. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â ESTC T94705; Goldsmiths'-Kress 5055. 20th-century gray wrappers with title in blue ink on front wrapper. Wrappers with browning fading light soiling a little shallow chipping and a few shallow tears. Heavy pencilling on inside front wrapper and title-page. Pages with some shallow dog ears and traces of soiling. All edges speckled red. unknown books
1734664601734. Scarce Collection of Statutes Concerning Election to the House of Commons Great Britain. Parliament. The Statutes At Large Concerning Elections Of Members To Serve In The House Of Commons; Containing a Compleat Collection of All the Acts of Parliament Now in Force Which Relate Thereto Continued to the End of the Last Session of Parliament 1734. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. vi 73 64-109 17 10 pp. Complete. Text continuous despite pagination. Octavo 6-1/4" x 3-3/4". Recent period-style quarter calf over marbled boards gilt fillets and lettering piece to spine endpapers renewed. Light toning to text negligible foxing to a few leaves. Ex-library. Small inkstamps to title page and a few other leaves. A nice copy in a handsome binding. $250. Second edition enlarged 1 of 2 issues from 1734. Added here is an act pertaining to elections in the Scottish Parliament. The first edition was published in 1733. Separate editions for Scotland were published in 1744 and 1747. English Short-Title Catalogue T78250. unknown books
1734607741734. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. 2nd Enl. ed. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. 2nd Enl. ed. Scarce Collection of Statutes Concerning Election to the House of Commons Great Britain. Parliament. The Statutes At Large Concerning Elections Of Members To Serve In The House Of Commons; Containing a Compleat Collection of All the Acts of Parliament Now in Force Which Relate Thereto Continued to the End of the Last Session of Parliament 1734. London: Printed by John Baskett 1734. vi 58 49-109 11 6 10 pp. Complete. Text continuous despite pagination. Octavo 6-1/2" x 3-1/2". Recent period-style quarter morocco over marbled boards lettering piece and gilt-edges raised bands to spine endpapers renewed. Light toning to text faint dampstaining to upper corners of a few leaves internally clean. A handsome copy. $250. Second edition enlarged. Added here is an act pertaining to elections in the Scottish Parliament. The first edition was published in 1733. Separate editions for Scotland were published in 1744 and 1747. English Short-Title Catalogue T78250. unknown books
178420795London: J. Debrett 1784. 37 1 advt pp. Disbound a couple of spots else Very Good. <br/><br/> First and only edition. "Considers the question whether the system of a strong responsible parliamentary administration should be restored" NUC. In England ministers are "responsible to parliament for their conduct and looking up to parliament for support; and not as in despotic governments the mere instruments of the will of an arbitrary master." This is "the great palladium of the Constitution." <br/> The author attacks "Lord B." Bute and the King for subverting this system during the events leading to the American Revolution and giving the executive arm of government over to "men ever unfriendly to liberty." <br/>FIRST EDITION. J. Debrett unknown books
17341608030007Dublin : Printed by and for Theophilus Jones 1734-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 38 2 pp. Hardcover. Bound in modern blue cloth. Red leather title label on front board. Fine binding and cover. Clean unmarked pages. <br> This edition has distinguishing notes whereby to know each member that voted for and against the enquiry into the affairs of the South-Sea Company Dublin : Printed by and for Theophilus Jones hardcover
1747M1483London: Thomas Baskett. Printer to the King By the Assigns of Roberet Baskett 1747. Original issue . paper wrappers. Fine. Folio. AN ACT TO CONTINUE SEVERAL LAWS RELATING TO MANUFACTURERS OF SAIL-CLOTH AND SILK.xiv pp 943-954pp. An Act to continue several laws relating to the manufactures of sail-cloth and silk : to give further time for the payment of duties omitted to be paid for the indentures or contracts of clerks and apprentices and for better securing the payment of the said duties; and declaring that prize ships lawfully condemned shall be deemed British built ships; and for allowing prize goods to be landed and secured in proper ware-houses without payment of any duty until it can be determined whether they are fit for exportation or home consumption. 31cms. 'Regis Magnae Britanniae Franciae and Hiberniae Vicesimo. At the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster the First day of December Anno Dom. 1741. And from thence continued by several Prorogations to the eighteenth day of November 1746 being the sixth session of this present parliament'. Attractive general title-page with the Royal Crest. Decorative initial to the black letter type with a drop title to the head of the page. A fine crisp fresh and clean complete copy of the act from a nonce volume. <br/> <br/> Thomas Baskett. Printer to the King By the Assigns of Roberet Baskett unknown
17315684London: William Bowyer 1731. First edition. A rare surviving example of this Bill in its original form with a docket title. Although no printer details are given ESTC states that this bill was printed by William Bowyer and from his records that only 1500 copies were printed and that most of the sheets were later 'overrun' i.e. reimposed and reprinted. The legislation was not passed on this occasion but was enacted in the next session as 5 Geo.II.c.30. It is interesting to see the original bill printed up but with gaps for dates and other details throughout the legislation. 311p. Without any binding or boards as issued. sewn to spine. Possibly abstracted from a larger volume. 33cm x 20cm. ESTC: T80404. . Première édition. Un exemplaire rare de ce projet de loi conservé dans sa forme originale avec un titre de dossier. Bien qu'aucune information ne soit fournie concernant l'imprimeur l'ESTC indique que ce projet de loi a été imprimé par William Bowyer et précise d'après ses registres que seuls 1 500 exemplaires ont été tirés et que la plupart des feuilles ont ensuite été « réimprimées » c'est-à-dire remises en presse et réimprimées . Le texte de loi ne fut pas adopté à cette occasion mais fut promulgué lors de la session suivante sous le titre 5 Geo.II.c.30. Il est intéressant de voir le projet de loi original imprimé mais comportant des espaces vides pour les dates et autres détails tout au long du texte. 31 1 p. Sans reliure ni plats tel qu'il a été publié. Cousu au dos. Probablement extrait d'un volume plus volumineux. 33 cm x 20 cm. ESTC : T80404. [William Bowyer] hardcover
1742M1499London: Printed By Thomas Baskett and Roberet Baskett 1742. Original issue . paper wrappers. Fine. Folio. ; and for Relief of Merchants importing Prize Goods from America and for preventing cullusive Captures there; and for obliging the Claimers of Vessels seized for Exportation .711-723-954pp. 31cms. 'Regis Magnae Britanniae Franciae and Hiberniae Decimo quato & Sexto. At the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster the First day of December Anno Dom. 1741 in the fifteenth Year of the Reign of our Sovreign Lord GEORGE the Second by the Grace of God of Great Briatin France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c. being the first session of this present parliament'. Attractive general title-page with the Royal Crest. Decorative initial to the black letter type with a drop title to the head of the page. A fine crisp fresh and clean complete copy of the act from a nonce volume. <br/> <br/> Printed By Thomas Baskett and Roberet Baskett unknown
1737152593London : Printed For W. Webb Near Pater-Noster-Row MDCCXXXVII. 1737 1737. First Edition. Hardback. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a dark morocco gilt-blocked label. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 470 pages; Physical desc. : 12 352 351-470i. E.472p. ; 8°. Subject: Great Britain - Politics and government - 1603-1760. Pagination irregular but text is continuous. ESTC citation no. : T116247. London : Printed For W. Webb, Near Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXXXVII. [1737] hardcover
17451071London: Printed by Thomas Baskett. 1745. First edition. Folio 32 x 20cm. Unbound. 2 639-643. Woodcut coat of arms to the title page decorative woodcut initial to the first text page text in black letter. A very good copy with just a little toning and slight wear to the left-hand margin where once bound within a larger volume. An Act published in Public General Acts 1744-1745 enacting an amnesty for those who have engaged in the activity of smuggling and laying out punishments for those who continue to partake in the crime transportation or death. The statutes of 1745 are considered to be the leading statutes for smuggling law in eighteenth-century England as they made the greatest effort to convict offenders and to sentence those convicted to death. These statutes part of the 'Bloody Code' further extended the means by which a person could be convicted for smuggling and put to death without benefit of clergy although other lesser penalties most notably transportation remained the more common outcome. London: Printed by Thomas Baskett. unknown
1727AQ25475London: s.n. 1727. Single bifolium. 3pp 1. Docket title to verso of second leaf. Shave at head a trifle creased leaves separating at gutter. A rare survival of an early example of Parliamentary lobbying literature opposing a bill read 9th March 1727 that would see the chapel of St. John Clerkenwell Middlesex become a parish church. ESTC records copies at two locations in the British Isles BL and Senate House and three further in North America Harvard Huntington and Yale. ESTC T12570. Folio. [s.n.] unknown
