[The Advancement of Merchandize]. Mysteries and Secrets of Trade and Mint-Affairs: With several Reasons against transporting Treasure; and waies set down for preventing the same...; BOUND WITH: A True Discoverie to the Commons of England, How they have been Cheated of almost all the Gold and Silver Coin of this Nation [dated 1651]..

London: William Du-Gard, 1653. First. hardcover. fine. Large engraved vignette on title page. [20], 1-40; [2], 43-182, [2 blank], [8]pages. Small thin folio. Handsomely rebound in full deep burgundy morocco with ornate gilt and blind-tooled decorations on the spine; marbled endpapers (some dampstains and marginal tears; scattered foxing and age-toning). London: William Du-Gard, 1653, 1651. First editions. Rare. An exhaustive appeal, supported by a wealth of documents, against permitting exportation of bullion from the Commonwealth Mint. Violet was a London goldsmith and alderman who was convicted of smuggling silver bullion in 1634 but was pardoned (truncated) on condition of exposing other malefactors. STC Wing V593. Running title: "The Advancement of Merchandize". (Inventory #: 157515)