Search Results: a discourse upon grants and resumptions by davenant charles 1656 1714

London : Printed For James Knapton, At The Crown, In St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1700. Second Edition. Hardback. Full, contemporary tree calf, good with minor wear to the boards. Professionally and period-sympathetically recased with; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Scans &c. On request.; 448 pages; Physical desc. : [16], 448, [6] p. : adv. ; 8°. Subject: Finance, Public. Public Lands - Great Britain & Rome - 1688-1815 - Early works to 1800. Final four leaves contain: Postscript. ESTC citation no. : R477549. Ffep torn. Bookplate of George Anthony Legh Keck.

London: Printed for James Knapton, 1700., 1700. 8vo. pp. 8 p.l., 448. contemporary mottled calf (covers detached, light dampstaining to lower outer corner throughout). signature on title of 'T.Fletcher', possibly the poet [1646-1713]. First Edition. Davenant's Discourse gives a detailed criticism of the gifting of forfeited land by the crown. He provides historical examples from English and Roman history and individual histories of ministers of state who were impeached for receiving grants. The last section of the book deals with the policy which should be followed in the case of the Irish forfeitures. Davenant argues the Irish land should be used for the public revenue. Goldsmiths' 3683. Kress 2215. Sweet & Maxwell I 327.43. Wing D304.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good.