The speech of the Right Hon. William Pitt, chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday, the 17th day of February 1792, on proposing the application of an additional sum for the reduction of the public debt, and the repeal of certain duties on malt, on female servants, on carts and waggons, on houses, and on candles..
London.
Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, 1792.
First edition.
8vo.
47pp, [1]. With a terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Modern grey paper boards, contrasting gilt-tooled red morocco lettering-piece. Inked inscription 'Ld. Auckland' to head of title. Light browning and slight scattered spotting throughout.
The sole edition of a speech by Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) on national finances, promoting the reduction of duty tax on several imports. By the time this speech was delivered, Pitt had successfully slashed the National Debt from a colossal £243 million down to £170 million in total.
ESTC T530.
£ 150.00
Antiquates Ref: 33555
