The Case of the Sinking Fund, and the Right of the Publick Creditors to it considered at large.
With some Farther Observations on the National Debts, the Civil List, the Bank Contract, Votes of Credit, and Other Extraordinary Grants of Money. Being a Defence of an Enquiry into the conduct of our Domestic Affairs, and, A Full Reply to a late Pamphlet, intitled, Some Considerations concerning the Publick Funds, &c. In a Letter to the Author.
London: printed by H. Haines at R. Francklin's, 1735 Stock Code: 117472
First edition. Robert Walpole had sought to reduce the interest on the national debt by creating a national sinking fund. William Pulteney, The Earl of Bath (1684-1764), published a strong criticism of Walpole's use of this fund in his 1734 treatise An Enquiry into the Conduct of our Domestic Affairs. Walpole then published his rebuttal in his pamphlet Some Considerations Concerning the Publick Funds. The present work is Pulteney's response to Walpole's own response, and a vindication of his original article. The work clearly shows the resentment that Pulteney felt towards Walpole, with the two men's enmity being a major influence on British politics in the period.
Description
Octavo (193 x 120 mm). Rebound in modern boards, printed paper label to front board, edges sprinkled red, pasted errata on p. 138, final advertisement leaf bound in backwards.
Condition
Outer pages slightly soiled, some blemishes to contents, a few pages lightly creased, p. 137 marked. A very good copy.
DELIVERY
With the exception of framed items*, Peter Harrington offers free delivery on all UK orders of rare books, maps and prints placed through this website. Delivery to USA and the rest of the world is similarly free for orders over £200.
ABOUT US
Established in 1969, Peter Harrington is one of the leading rare book firms in the world. It is a proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association – along with ILAB, the PBFA and Lapada – and from shops in Mayfair and Chelsea, London, sells rare books, prints and ephemera to customers across the world.
Email: mail@peterharrington.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7591 0220
