[Donaldson (James)] The Undoubted Art of Thriving; Wherein is shewed, 1.That a Million L. Sterling Money, or more if need be may be raised for Propogating [sic] the Trade of the Nation, &c..., only edition, title with typographical border, lightly browned, later armorial bookplate of James Maidment, nineteenth century red morocco, gilt, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., a little rubbed at edges, [Goldsmiths' 3629; Kress 2218; Sabin 20589; Wing D1856], small 8vo, Edinburgh, by John Reid, 1700.

⁂ Scarce. A complex essay on trade and its finance in which not only does the author propose the expansion of trade by the Company of Scotland in Africa and the Indies and champions the Darien scheme, but also considers the flurry of proposals for land banks. ESTC cites 7 UK copies in 4 locations (BL, Glasgow, National Library of Scotland, and Senate House Library), and 8 more in America.

James Maidment (1793-1879), antiquary and collector, was an alumnus of Edinburgh University, also a poet and a friend of Walter Scott. His lifetime hobby was the collection of literary rarities.