J Jepson Oddy (15 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Vol. I only (of two; 292 [2, ads] pp. 8vo, publisher's mottled sheep. Some scattered inoffensive spotting; tight and sound.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book outlines a strategy to improve the political, commercial, and local interests of Britain at the beginning of the 19th century. The author, a politician, argues that by focusing on commerce and creating a free and open trade with the American and European continents, Britain could strengthen its political and economic power. He also highlights the importance of domestic resources and industries, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, for national wealth and self-sufficiency. The author's insights are particularly relevant today as countries grapple with issues of globalization, trade, and economic development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author of a manuscript register of Swedish mines examines the history and progress of Sweden's production of iron, copper, gold, silver, and lead. It also considers a variety of industries from the 1700s and 1800s related to Sweden's natural resources and emerging manufacturing capabilities, including tar, pitch, timber, fishing, agriculture, and more. The author shares observations on Sweden's economy, trade, and the broader European context within which the country operated. The book concludes with a discussion of the future potential for Swedish industries like iron production and the role of government intervention in promoting economic growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: Good-. Hardcover edition. Volume 1 only. 292pp. Octavo leather bound. Spine and boards worn and chipped. Previous owner's ink on ffep, ffep torn. Damp staining and foxing throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 292+pp. Original full-leather covers w/ gilt title on black leather spine label. Binding worn and scuffed w/ wear to extremities. Hinges tender. Previous owner's names on front endpapers. Light foxing throughout.

4to. pp. xiv, 651, [1]errata. folding engraved map (frontis.). tables (1 folding). index. contemporary tree calf, artlessly rebacked, with original backstrip laid down (tear to inner margin of title repaired - not affecting text, some foxing to map & outer leaves). First Edition. A comprehensive and well-documented study of the trade of Northern Europe, intended to encourage the extension and improvement of British commercial relations with these countries. The author was a merchant, and commissioner of the Russia and Turkey or Levant Companies. Kress B.4953. Goldsmiths' 18064.…

Published by London : Printed for W.J. and J. Richardson, Royal Exchange; J. Asperne, Cornhill; J. Hatchard, Piccadilly; and F. Perthes, Hamburg, 1805, rebound, spot on backplate, tekst has some foxing, Baltic trade, for many centuries a major interest for the countries on the European Atlantic coast, not excluding and perhaps especially Great Britain, required specialist knowledge. Oddy's edition offered it and judging by its state this particular copy may have made the trip several times. Then Exeter City Library must have taken pity, and gave it a more comfortable place (code N-40).…