Case of the Planters of Tobacco in Virginia,

Item #80499

(VIRGINIA). The Case of the Planters of Tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves; signed by the president of the council, and speaker of the House of Burgesses. To which is added, a vindication of the said representation. 64pp. 8vo. London: Printed for J. Roberts, in Warwick-Lane, 1733. Preferred third edition with the additional Vindication. Later calf, bound by Pratt for Henry Stevens, rebacked, marbled endpapers. Provenance: John Gribbel (bookplate). ESTC T20255; Sabin 99911; European Americana 733/46; Howes V117; Goldsmiths 7069; Arents 673. "The Preamble to this pamphlet ... contains a summary of the various imposts on tobacco landed in England, an account of the complicated customhouse procedures, & of the frauds most prevalent at importation & exportation ... This introductory account is signed by Robert Carter, President, & John Holloway, Speaker, of the Virginia House of Burgesses" (Arents).

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