Book-Keeping Modernised: Or, Merchant-Accounts by Double Entry, according to the Italian form, wherein The Theory of the Art is clearly explained, and reduced to Practice, in copious Sets of Books, exhibiting all the varieties that usually occur in Real Business. This item is unavailable.Book-Keeping Modernised: Or, Merchant-Accounts by Double Entry, according to the Italian form, wherein The Theory of the Art is clearly explained, and reduced to Practice, in copious Sets of Books, exhibiting all the varieties that usually occur in Real Business

A very scarce revised edition of this influential book-keeping guide from John Mair. The fifth edition of this greatly revised title, the first appearance of which in 1768 stood as a first edition in itself after the author decided to "compose a new treatise on the same plan with the old" [p. v].Comprising new and old material, the latter coming from the original title Book-Keeping Methodiz'd, which went through at least nine editions from 1736-1773.Very scarce to find copies under this revised title.Bound in full speckled calf, with red morocco spine label. With the original free endpapers.A desirable edition of John Mair's authoritative accounting textbook of the 18th century. From the third edition on, the book included a section on the tobacco colonies and how their merchants and storekeepers kept their accounts. Later editions offered specifics on commerce for the sugar colonies and on accounting for wharf managers and plantation owners.The work was ardently used by George Washington, whose bookkeeping was known for following the best accounting methods taught and practiced in Great Britain. Bound in full speckled calf. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, causing loss to areas of the calf and to the morocco spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are marginally toned, with occasional spots. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front free endpaper and title. Good.…