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36498Edinburgh: J. Shaw and Co. 1831. 8vo 8.5" x 5.5". 2 ii ii ii 148 i.e. 150 24. In contemporary blue-paper boards rebacked in plain brown cloth with added spine label. Boards worn and chipped joints reinforced; leaves brittle some chipping at edges. Inscribed on ffep: "To Mr.Vizard/ with best respects/ from the Editor." A rare publication aimed at exposing prevalent commercial frauds in the British Isles including proposals for reforming bankruptcy laws considered by the unidentified "Friends of Commerce" to enable swindlers. It seems possible that this copy's recipient was William Vizard 1774-1859 English solicitor and politician who in 1830 was appointed secretary of bankrupts under lord chancellor Henry Bougham. DNB Of bibliographical note: leaf H8 pp. 143-44 is duplicated in this copy present both in its correct location as a cancel following the 8-leaf table of Scottish bankruptcies and uncancelled as the final leaf of signature H. Goldsmith's 26740 Kress 3449 . Good. Hardcover . J. Shaw and Co. 1831 hardcover books
176428707Paris: Aux dépens de la Compagnie 1764. 1 vols. 12mo. 19th century marbled boards paper manuscript label. Blanks at front and back removed marginal repair to title some soiling at front and back else very good with the signature of La marquise des Armoises d'espineaux with the 1765 date throughout. 1 vols. 12mo. For the Commercial Traveller. Not in Kress Aux dépens de la Compagnie unknown books
1789WRCAM37445Paris: de l'Imprimerie Royale 1789. 3pp. Quarto. Folded sheet. Large woodcut vignette at head of first page. Moderate agetoning particularly at edges leaves slightly separated at fold. A very good copy. A very rare decree concerning the trade in wheat and grain between France and the United States. Echeverria and Wilkie records a single copy in a private library OCLC cites a copy at Yale Franklin Collection with a variant imprint. ECHEVERRIA & WILKIE 789/44A. OCLC 45249572 different printer. de l'Imprimerie Royale unknown books
1801WRCAM44263Dieppe France 1801. 1p. printed circular letter on a folded folio sheet the blank fourth page addressed in manuscript and postmarked at Boston Oct. 23 1801 and with a "Ship" cancel. Docketed on the fourth page as well. Old folds some edge wear small tears at edges of fold fourth page torn from wax seal. Very good overall. An interesting and rare artifact of the attempt to rebuild French-American trading relations in the wake of the so-called "Quasi- War" between the two nations. The Quasi-War was an undeclared conflict between the United States and France during John Adams' administration in the late 1790s manifested mostly in naval engagements between the two nations. The war wreaked havoc on American commerce with France which only began to be rebuilt with the Convention of 1800. The present printed circular was created by "Le Baron fils" the former American consular agent in Dieppe and was apparently sent to a variety of American merchants encouraging them to once again send shipments of American goods to that French port. <br> <br> Not much is known of Le Baron fils though he did correspond with Benjamin Franklin and he served as the American consular agent at Dieppe for several years. This copy of Le Baron fils' circular was sent to prominent New York merchant and politician Nicholas Low and is dated in manuscript July "24." It is addressed to Low in manuscript on the fourth page and his name is also written in the upper left corner of the circular. In the printed text Le Baron fils states: "you may see by the inclosed Price Current of our Colonial & American goods not present here that our prices are more advantageous than in Bordeaux as we are more in the center of the Republick nearer to Paris Rouen Amiens and all the Chiefest manufacturing towns of France." Low is encouraged to "consign me some goods the sale of which shall be attended to with the greatest care and the proceeds of which will be sent to you either in goods from this country or in Bills on Paris London or Hamburgh at your choice." The printed text concludes by giving the names of the American consuls at Paris and Hamburg as well as two English trading houses as references to Le Baron fils' character. Le Baron fils adds in manuscript: "Mr. J. Clason & Mr. C. Codwise of yr place can give you an account upon my house in case you want quick information." unknown books
188837351n.p.: n.p. 1888. First edition. Self wrappers. About very good edges soiled and chipped mail fold. 4 pp. 8vo. Various excerpts of speeches from members of the House of Representatives during April and May 1888 which highlight the dangers of Free Trade during the 1888 Harrison Cleveland election. OCLC locates three copies: Columbia Rutherford B. Hayes Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society. n.p. unknown books
188037349n.p.: n.p. 1880. First edition. Self wrappers. About very good small chips and tears to edges wrappers soiled. 4 pp. 8vo. In support of Free Trade. Notes that our transportation infrastructure has expanded greatly due to our making rather than importing steel for rails with no shortages. OCLC locates a few different issues most from the American Iron and Steel Association but a few mostly likely published by the Republican Congressional Committee. n.p. unknown books
188560768Rugby England: Walding 1885. Trade card. 16mo 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. 3 pp. the two interior pages advertise the fox hunting clothier Walding with short testimonial statements all dated 1879 and the rear wrapper advertises and solicits subscriptions for the Hunt Servant's Benevolent Society." "Walding begs to inform Masters of Hounds and Gentlemen much in the saddle that he makes Hunting and Riding Garments his special study and supplies over fifty of the principal Hunts in the Kingdom." Very good. Original chromolithographic illustrated wrapper picturing vignettes from the hunt. #7955. <br/><br/> Walding hardcover books
188518799n.p.: n.p. 1885. Stiff card. Fine. Four chromolithographed trade cards approximately 2¾ by 4¼ inches. Two depict caricatures of cats: 'My Awful Dad: and "Cat Tommy Dodd". Two depict dogs: "Ye Prize 'Setter'" and "Prety Fido". Trace of soil else fine examples. Reverses unprited. n.p. unknown books
1960SGG313B-24For Bragg:: Fort Bragg Chamber of Commerce 1960. Very Good. Bifold brochure. 5 x 3 1/2 inches. 4 pp. Printed in blue and black photographic halftone illustrations automobile map of the Mendocino Coast; text clean unmarked. SCARCE. Fine. Promotional pamphlet from the Fort Bragg Chamber of Commerce promoting abalone and surf fishing off the Mendocino coast. Includes photographic images of fishing and abalone harvesting as well as an automobile map of the area around Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg Chamber of Commerce, unknown books
1865WRCAM29886Detroit 1865. 8pp. printed in double columns. Dbd. Separating a bit at folds else very good. An interesting post-Civil War economic tract this vigorous attack on the principles of free trade appeals to farmers workers and mechanics in the West and Northwest to push for protectionist trade policies. Ward contends that only by raising duties on imported goods can the United States "keep the principal part of our coin at home." unknown books
1808WRCAM9314New York 1808. 92pp. Dbd. A few leaves foxed dampstain to gutter of a few leaves. Hole in two leaves affecting a few letters of text with a closed tear to another leaf. Good. First American edition. Discussion of trade between America and Great Britain including mention of the West Indies and the problem of smuggling. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 15238. unknown books
1806WRCAM7294Washington 1806. 72pp. Dbd. Occasional marginal staining and darkening. Top margin shaved affecting some headlines and page numbers. Good. Report concerning foreign trade and taxes. Reprints the 1802 Act of Parliament by which the Crown was to collect a tax on items imported to and exported from Great Britain with a supplementary table. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 11567. unknown books
1809WRCAM7295Washington 1809. 8887pp. Dbd. Very good. James Madison's speech regarding mounting tensions between the U.S. and Britain and France with repercussions from the British attack on the frigate Chesapeake and effects on foreign trade. Prints correspondence from William Pinkney and Robert Smith among others. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 189631888818885. unknown books
1808WRCAM7296Washington 1808. 111pp. Gathered signatures stitching undone. Untrimmed. Tanned and lightly dampstained. Some gnawing to top margin of last 20 leaves or so text unaffected. Else good. Outlines the troubles in foreign trade reiterating the suspension of the embargo laws and reprinting extracts from many relevant letters some between Pinkney and Madison. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 16472. unknown books
1808WRCAM7297Washington 1808. 139pp. Dbd. Good. Prints the decrees etc. issued by Great Britain France and other "belligerent" countries including translations of French West India and Spanish decrees. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 16484. unknown books
1908013457London. Good. 1908. String bound pamphlet with black text. Includes fold-out map. Moderate soiling to all edges. Light wear to all edges. This pamphlet is in the series of Diplomatic and Consular Reports of the Foreign Office and Board of Trade of Britain presenting the trade and commerce of the Chinan Fu district of China. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 24 pp . unknown books
1912013458London. Good. 1912. String bound pamphlet with black text. Includes fold-out map. Library rubber stamp on title page. Light wear and creasing to all edges. Map has moderate foxing. This pamphlet is in the series of Diplomatic and Consular Reports of the Foreign Office and Board of Trade in Britain presenting the trade of Tsinan and Tsingtau China. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 13 pp . unknown books
19873620bdTallahassee: Florida Department of Commerce Division of Tourism 1987. Quarto stiff printed wrappers stapled 99 pp. Generally Very Good with some ink notes on front cover and two other pages in text. Florida Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, 1987. unknown books
19783619bdTallahassee: Florida Department of Commerce Division of Tourism 1978. Quarto stiff illustrated wrappers spiral bound 41 leaves. Photos. Very Good. Florida Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, 1978. unknown books
19317822New York 1931. Stapled printed wrappers. VG lower 2" front wrapper separating at spine/occasional pencil tick mark. 36 pp 8vo. <br/><br/>An excellent reference source for anyone collecting the publications of Rudge. unknown books
196048320Washington DC: Federal Trade Commission n.d. ca. 1960s. First Edition. Octavo ca. 23cm. bifolium. Old fold lines and some dust-soil small tear to upper panel fore-edge not approaching text else Very Good. Guidelines for fighting against false advertising. Federal Trade Commission unknown books
19183696Washington DC: Government Printing Office 1918. Octavo 103 pages. First edition. A detailed report on the history and state of canning in the U.S. includes sections on the process itself detailed info on costs and more. A bit of wear to printed wrappers otherwise near fine. Government Printing Office unknown books
192248464Washington DC: Government Printing Office 1922. First Edition. Octavo ca. 25cm.; publisher's grey wrappers printed within single rule; v1222pp.; tables throughout. Ex-Bureau of Public Administration Library with their usual markings wrappers a bit toned small chip at spine foot else Very Good internally fine. Government Printing Office unknown books
195842919Paris: Societe Paritys / Lebotys 1958. Post binder with 3 brass posts. Publisher's pictorial glazed boards red cloth joints. Light extremity wear to boards; bumping to upper corner of front board; short split to front and rear joints. Page block lightly foxed foxing/spotting scattered throughout. Few white nylon fabric samples discolored by paste beneath. Fabric samples otherwise clean and bright with only minor occasional creasing/fraying. Overall VG. 80 pp. 12 color fashion drawings; ~590 pasted and tipped-in fabric samples 16-1/8" x 12-1/8" <br/><br/>A mid-century salesman's sample catalogue from the winter collection of Parisian firm Société Paritys a haberdashery and fabric supplier established in 1946 and still in operation today. The fabric samples have been supplied by Lebotys a couture design firm in its own right and highly regarded for the quality of its textiles. As we find record of Lebotys having issued catalogues of its own collections in both the 1930s and 1960s we speculate that the two firms collaborated for a limited time possibly due to continuing post-war shortages and the need to adapt to the rapidly changing clothing market of the 1950s. The late 1950s saw a revolution in French fashion — and by extension Western fashion in general — due in no small part to the influence of material factors underlying the purely aesthetic side of the industry: availability of fabric continuing technological advances in synthetics and the surging post-war economies of America and Europe. The reluctant expansion of haute couture into the ready-to-wear market during the latter half of the century and the increasing reliance on synthetic fabrics to meet the demand would ultimately spell a major shift in the industry one that would impact fashion trends for decades to come. Some fashion houses like Dior whose “New Look” revitalized fashion at the beginning of the decade successfully managed to adapt by issuing couture ready-to-wear lines. Some however even long-established houses survived the war only to be undone by the prosperity that followed. The collaboration here of Société Paritys and Lebotys as well as the fabrics offered and styles displayed leads us to infer that the two firms were likely targeting the growing ready-to-wear market. The fabrics include a variety of silks cottons wools mohair etc. as well as nylon fibranne rayon Rhodia tergal crylor lurex viscose imitation fur and other “Matieres Synthètiques” often in blends and advertising their washable and/or antiwrinkling qualities. The styles in the illustrations still heavily influenced by the “New Look” emphasize wasp-waisted dresses hourglass silhouettes etc. No copies located on OCLC nor the major French institutions as searched on KVK. Societe Paritys / Lebotys hardcover books
195942920Paris: Societe Paritys / Lebotys 1959. Post binder with 3 brass posts. Publisher's pictorial glazed boards white cloth joints. Light extremity wear to boards; short split to rear joint. Page block lightly foxed occasional foxing/spotting to margins throughout. Few white nylon fabric samples discolored by paste beneath. Fabric samples otherwise clean and bright with only minor occasional creasing/fraying. Overall VG. 108 pp. 16 color fashion drawings; ~800 pasted and tipped-in fabric samples. 16-1/4" x 12" <br/><br/>A mid-century salesman's sample catalogue from the summer collection of Parisian firm Société Paritys a haberdashery and fabric supplier established in 1946 and still in operation today. The fabric samples have been supplied by Lebotys a couture design firm in its own right and highly regarded for the quality of its textiles. As we find record of Lebotys having issued catalogues of its own collections in both the 1930s and 1960s we speculate that the two firms collaborated for a limited time possibly due to continuing post-war shortages and the need to adapt to the rapidly changing clothing market of the 1950s. The late 1950s saw a revolution in French fashion — and by extension Western fashion in general — due in no small part to the influence of material factors underlying the purely aesthetic side of the industry: availability of fabric continuing technological advances in synthetics and the surging post-war economies of America and Europe. The reluctant expansion of haute couture into the ready-to-wear market during the latter half of the century and the increasing reliance on synthetic fabrics to meet the demand would ultimately spell a major shift in the industry one that would impact fashion trends for decades to come. Some fashion houses like Dior whose “New Look” revitalized fashion at the beginning of the decade successfully managed to adapt by issuing couture ready-to-wear lines. Some however even long-established houses survived the war only to be undone by the prosperity that followed. The collaboration here of Société Paritys and Lebotys as well as the fabrics offered and styles displayed leads us to infer that the two firms were likely targeting the growing ready-to-wear market. The fabrics include a variety of silks cottons wools mohair muslin cashmere and others as well as nylon fibranne rayon Rhodia tergal crylor acetate Albène and other “Matieres Synthètiques” often in blends and advertising their washable and/or antiwrinkling qualities. The styles in the illustrations although still influenced by the “New Look” also show the influence of Dior's successor the young Yves St. Laurent who debuted his "trapeze line" in 1958. No copies located on OCLC nor the major French institutions as searched on KVK. Societe Paritys / Lebotys hardcover books