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Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. (September) 1907, First Printing, Near Fine/no dj, thick octavo, 479pp., bright purple cloth hardcover, bright gold lettering on cover & backstrip, b&w photo ill's., complete with 6 maps including 5 fold-outs all intact & excellent, binding tight, gold gilt top outer leaf edges, text unmarked.

Condición: Overall fine. Brown, Benson, & Ives was a Rhode Island-based firm founded by Nicholas Brown, Jr. (17691841), George Benson (17521836), and Thomas Poynton Ives (17691835).[1] Benson and Ives were merchants; Brown was a merchant and the namesake of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The letters are from "Jos" (Joseph) Green and Nicholas Cooke & Co. The signature on the latter does not appear to belong to the slaver and Rhode Island governor, though the letter could have been written on his behalf by an employee of his company, as it is signed "Nicholas Cooke & Co." This company, writing in May, discusses the "dull" taste of recent tea imports and a captain quarantining due to fever, and relays some information about Brown, Benson, & Ives' ships as well as those of some other companies. In particular, they write that "F. Robinson & Co. informed us this day that their ship would sail for Canton in a week at most, they expect Congress will give them liberty, the House of Representatives have already done it". This ship likely required Congressional approval because of the embargo, passed in March of that year, on ships going from the US to any foreign port.[2] This embargo was passed in response to British ships capturing American ones in the West Indies to interrupt trade with France, as the two were then engaged in the French Revolutionary Wars. Cooke & Co. inform the firm that "there can be nothing certain learnt respecting the continuation of the embargo. Mr. Jay sails for London on Sunday next." They are probably referring to John Jay, who in 1794 negotiated a treaty between the US and Britain that relieved some of the post-war tension between the countries. The later letter comes from Joseph Green (who notes having dispatched a ship "immediately after the Embargo"). Besides providing the prices his company would pay for various articles Brown and company had inquired about, Green's main concern is madeira, a type of wine produced on the eponymous Portuguese island colony. Green describes that year's vintage as "flattering, and likely to be very abundant", and anticipates that prices "will be considerably lower than they were the last year", although "the market continues good". Madeira was extremely popular in Colonial America; it was famously involved in the 1768 Liberty affair, in which John Hancock was accused of smuggling the wine on his ship Liberty to avoid import taxes, and which led fairly directly to the Boston Massacre. Following the Revolutionary War, Congress had, ironically, passed a series of higher and higher import taxes on items including madeira wine. Of interest to scholars of mercantile history early in the US's statehood, and of the rich and powerful families of Rhode Island. [1] James B. Hedges, "The Brown Papers: The Record of a Rhode Island Business Family", American Antiquarian Society, April 1941, 2136. [2] Jerald A. Combs, The Jay Treaty, Political Battleground of the Founding Fathers (University of California Press, 1970), 120121. Two letters: one three-page letter measuring 7 ½ x 9 inches, folded with tear at seal, else fine; one three-page letter measuring 7 ¾ x 9 ¾ inches, folded with very small tears at some folds, else fine.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1851. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 244, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 244 244.