A List of the Existing Nominees appointed by th…

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Old half tan calf over gray boards, raised band, gilt spine title on red label. 23.5x29x1.8 cm. Samuel Smith. London. 1809. [2], iv, 112 : [2], iv, 136 pages. Lower panel of spine missing, moderate wear and soiling to covers, half-title page wrinkled, otherwise very good. “An act for raising a certain sum of money by way of annuitles, to be attended with the benefit of survivorship, in classes.'” These schemes were used by governments in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to raise money for the public treasury. This is an accounting of the nominees of the last tontine sponsored by the British government. Rare. weight: 2.1 lb.