Cary (John) An Essay on the State of England, in relation to its Trade, its Poor, and its Taxes, for carrying on the present War against France, first edition, half-title, lacking final blank, old ink signature of Richd. Widmer (and another later) to verso of half-title, half-title soiled, one or two minor marginal defects, 18th century cats paw calf, rubbed, rebacked, new red morocco label, corners repaired, [Goldsmiths' 3074; Kress 1870; Sabin 11200; Wing C730], 8vo, Bristol, by W.Bonny, for the author, 1695.

⁂ This popular work was reissued several times, with amendments, under different titles and was later published in both French (1755) and Italian (1764) translations. The author was a Bristol merchant who advocated excise reform to promote trade.