CROMWELL ACT 1657 LIFT EXPORT RESTRICTIONS COMMODITIES Commonwealth MUSKETS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7157967 | Year Printed: 1657 |
| Publisher: HENRY HILLS & JOHN FIELDS | Language: English |
| Place of Publication: LONDON |
AN ACT
FOREXPORTATIONOF SEVERALCOMMODITIESOF THEBreed, Growth and ManufactureOF THISCOMMONWEALTH
At the Parliament begun at Westminsterthe 17th day of September, Anno Domini 1656.
LONDON
Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to
His Highness
1657
Slim pamphlet. Measuring approx. 27cm x 18cm. Disbound, leaves loose. Tiny worm trail to top inner corner and to bottom edge and corner (see photos), and the occasional tiny hole. One leaf has... a couple of creases, and another has a small chip to edge. Lightly dusty with the occasional mark and spot. Pale toning/offsetting/browning, else in clean condition.
Woodcut device to centre of title page.
Title page, I-10
On A2r: last word in first line of text: ’by’; first word under initial: ’and’; last word in last full line of text: ’the’. "John" in imprint (not Iohn).
Wing E1110C
Scarce COMMONWEALTH ACT in which Cromwell's parliament lifts the restrictions on exports to encourage Trade to Countries abroad including the Plantations and details the various duties/taxes for both 'Natives' and for 'Foreigners & Strangers', for various items including ammunition, guns, foods, swords and beer."Prosperous estate of all Islands is very much maintained and supported by a quick and flourishing Trade and in a just endeavour and care, and the exportation of the native commodities over balance the Importation of forein commodities..to bless the industry and endeavours of the people of these nations in the great Improvements of fens, forests, chases and other lands, with great redundancy of corn, cattel, butter, cheese and other considerable commodities, much desired by and of great use to other nations and the plantations abroad, and if liberty were granted freely to export the same, and all restraints taken away and the customs made easie"
Lawful to transport beyond the Seas,
Muskets, Carbines, Pistols, Swords, Rapier Blades, Daggers, Pike-Heads, Snaffles, holsters, Powder, Salt Peeter, Saddles, Stirrups, Arms, AmmunitionBeer, Calves Skins, Barrel Beef, Bacon, Cheese & Candies, Barrel of Pork, Beans, Barley, Mault, Oates, (costs for natives and for Foreigners & Strangers)
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*Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders, *Shipping: We will gladly ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. *Packaging: All our books, will be carefully and securely packaged. We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. *Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. *Our Policy: We aim to give detailed and accurate descriptions, and have established a reputation for honesty, quality and reliability, which we hope to continue. We know that sometimes ebay or internet buying can be a bit daunting, so please feel free to ask any questions, ask for more details or images, and we will be happy to help. We are very approachable and want to make this a pleasant experience. TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE
FOREXPORTATIONOF SEVERALCOMMODITIESOF THEBreed, Growth and ManufactureOF THISCOMMONWEALTH
At the Parliament begun at Westminsterthe 17th day of September, Anno Domini 1656.
LONDON
Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to
His Highness
1657
Slim pamphlet. Measuring approx. 27cm x 18cm. Disbound, leaves loose. Tiny worm trail to top inner corner and to bottom edge and corner (see photos), and the occasional tiny hole. One leaf has... a couple of creases, and another has a small chip to edge. Lightly dusty with the occasional mark and spot. Pale toning/offsetting/browning, else in clean condition.
Woodcut device to centre of title page.
Title page, I-10
On A2r: last word in first line of text: ’by’; first word under initial: ’and’; last word in last full line of text: ’the’. "John" in imprint (not Iohn).
Wing E1110C
Scarce COMMONWEALTH ACT in which Cromwell's parliament lifts the restrictions on exports to encourage Trade to Countries abroad including the Plantations and details the various duties/taxes for both 'Natives' and for 'Foreigners & Strangers', for various items including ammunition, guns, foods, swords and beer."Prosperous estate of all Islands is very much maintained and supported by a quick and flourishing Trade and in a just endeavour and care, and the exportation of the native commodities over balance the Importation of forein commodities..to bless the industry and endeavours of the people of these nations in the great Improvements of fens, forests, chases and other lands, with great redundancy of corn, cattel, butter, cheese and other considerable commodities, much desired by and of great use to other nations and the plantations abroad, and if liberty were granted freely to export the same, and all restraints taken away and the customs made easie"
Lawful to transport beyond the Seas,
Muskets, Carbines, Pistols, Swords, Rapier Blades, Daggers, Pike-Heads, Snaffles, holsters, Powder, Salt Peeter, Saddles, Stirrups, Arms, AmmunitionBeer, Calves Skins, Barrel Beef, Bacon, Cheese & Candies, Barrel of Pork, Beans, Barley, Mault, Oates, (costs for natives and for Foreigners & Strangers)
Terms & Conditions
*Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders, *Shipping: We will gladly ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. *Packaging: All our books, will be carefully and securely packaged. We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. *Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. *Our Policy: We aim to give detailed and accurate descriptions, and have established a reputation for honesty, quality and reliability, which we hope to continue. We know that sometimes ebay or internet buying can be a bit daunting, so please feel free to ask any questions, ask for more details or images, and we will be happy to help. We are very approachable and want to make this a pleasant experience. TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE
