The History of British Commerce and of the Economic Progress

Book Description

1880. Levi, Leone [1821-1888]. The History of British Commerce and of the Economic Progress of the British Nation 1763-1878. London: John Murray, 1880. 19, [1], 579 pp. Ten tables, two fold-out. Octavo (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Contemporary morocco prize binding, gilt spine with raised bands blind frames to boards, large gilt arms of King's College, London, to front, inside dentelles, all edges gilt. Some rubbing to extremities with minor wear to spine ends and corners, front hinge starting. Presentation bookplate to front pastedown. Light toning and foxing to a few leaves, interior otherwise fresh. * Second, and best, edition. Levi, an internationally prominent theorist and reformer of commercial practice, was Professor of Commerce and Commercial Law at King's College, London. He was one of the pioneers in the field of comparative law. First published in 1872, The History of British Commerce is a brilliant summary of his work. British Museum Catalogue (Compact Edition) 15:218.

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