The case of the revival of the salt duty, fully stated and considered; with some remarks on the present state of affairs. In Answer to a late pamphlet..
London.
Printed by H. Haines, 1732.
First edition.
8vo.
65pp, [1]. Modern grey paper boards, contrasting gilt-tooled red morocco lettering-piece. Light browning and slight scattered spotting throughout.
The first edition of a pamphlet by English Whig politician William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764), arguing against the reinstatement of salt-duty, or England's special tax imposed on Indian Salt.
ESTC T4209.
£ 50.00
Antiquates Ref: 33552
