Digges Dudley Sir (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Folio: [14], 441, [1 blank], [6 index]pp., engraved frontispiece. Bookplate of Viscount Palmerston, East Sheen. Good copy in contemporary full vellum, small repair to spine. The frontispiece appears to have been supplied from another copy. Very minor wormimg to first 4 leaves, but otherwise very good internally.…

Full Calf. Condition: Good. vi, 662 pp. Full calf. Spine gilt. Five raised bands. Leather title label to spine. All edges red. Wear to extremities and joints. Head of spine chipped with headband exposed. Marbled endpapers. Scattered foxing. French language translation of Sir Dudley Digges 'Compleat Ambassador.' Binding firm and tight. Good to Very Good condition. Small 4to.…

Rare first edition of Digges's important book, an early defence of the East India Company monopoly, and a counter-blast to The Trades Increase, an anonymous work of the same year usually attributed to the mysterious mercantilist Robert Kayll; records show that the last copy to appear at public auction was in 1955 (the Andre de Coppet sale, Sotheby's, 9 May). Sir Dudley Digges (1682/3-1639), politician and diplomat, from a well-connected Kent family, was "much preoccupied with overseas trade, he was a shareholder in the Virginia Company and the East India Company. He also took a keen interest in the search for the much vaunted north-west passage. One of the founders of a company incorporated in 1612 for the purpose of trading by that route, he published an account of the ensuing exploration. In 1613 Digges was appointed to the high commission, a prerogative court with jurisdiction in church matters, and his appointment was renewed periodically thereafter. The following year he was candidate for the governorship of the East India Company. Also in 1614 he sat at Westminster for Tewkesbury again, taking an active role as a committee member and speaking out against papists and the impositions which he believed were responsible for putting English merchants out of business" (ODNB). Digges was replying in large part to the ironically titled The Trades Increase; ironic, as The Trades Increase was also the name of the greatest English merchant vessel of the age, the pride of the EIC fleet, destroyed by fire off Bantam (now Banten), Java, in 1614; and which is mentioned by Digges at p. 20 ("New built, and ouerswaid as she was careening at Bantam"). Its purported author, Robert Kayll - referred to by Digges as an "vknowne busie Person" - was extremely critical of the EIC's trading activities, deploring its special right to export bullion, "railing against the trading restrictions, the company's near-criminal waste of sailors' lives, ships and investors capital, and accusing the EIC of diminishing, rather than improving, England's naval strength overall" (The History of Economic Thought website). He also remarked on the neglected English herring industry, into which trade the Dutch were making inroads. Kayll's criticism stung and the EIC board were keen to have him tracked down and tried but Digges took it on himself to refute Kayll's charges, which he proceeds to do in forensic fashion. Richmond Barbour, in his recent study of the loss of The Trades Increase, describes Digges as "a learned spokesman for the early modern nationalist elite"; and he certainly mounts his defence with a very persuasive colour and characterfulness. Speaking of the EIC, he says, "this honourable enterprise, like Hercules yet in the Cradle, in the infancie hath been assailed by Serpents slie aspersions, which Envie long since whispered in the eares of ignorance, of killing Mariners and carrying out the treasure of the land". He also gives a list of ships and their tonnage currently in the EIC's employ and figures for the imports of pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and mace. The Defence of Trade is addressed to the merchant Sir Thomas Smith or Smythe, chief promoter of the Company's successful first voyage. "In the hope of diminishing the length and hazards of East India Company expeditions, Smythe, who was also governor of the North-West Passage Company (1612), promoted voyages for the discovery of a north-west passage, especially those of Hudson (1610) and Baffin (1615), who gave his name to Smith Sound, between Greenland and Ellesmere Island" (ibid.). Digges Islands and Digges Sound in Hudson Bay were named for Sir Dudley. Richmond Barbour, The Loss of the "Trades Increase": An Early Modern Maritime Catastrophe, Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021; Kress 341; STC 6845. Small quarto (175 x 129 mm). Recent panelled calf to style. A very good copy, with the preliminary blank leaf.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 64 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1615. Text in English. This early 17th-century treatise by Sir Dudley Digges defends English trade interests, particularly in response to Robert Kayll's 'The trades increase' (1615). The work addresses fisheries, notably the Atlantic herring fishery, and critiques competition from the United Provinces of the Netherlands. It also examines the East India Company's monopoly on trade, reflecting the economic and political debates of the period. A significant contribution to early modern economic thought and colonial discourse. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1615. 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: - 66, 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. 66 66.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1700 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 688 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 688 Language: French.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1700. 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: - French, Pages: : - 688, 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. 688 688.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1655. 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. Pages:- 458, 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. 458 458.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1655. 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. Pages:- 472, 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. 472 472.…