Lot 2559

Description

Kelly, P., The Universal Cambist and Commercial Instructor .... on the Exchanges, Monies, Weights, and Measures of all the Trading Nations and their Colonies...Paper Currencies. London, 1826, 2nd and best edition, 380 pps, 2 maps, etc. Some paper toning and ends, crudely bound, good condition and very rare.

Ex. Library of D. Elliot Smith acquired in 1937 for 5/-. $$ This important publication is full of useful information on exchange values of coins into local coinage, very strong on India and relevant for the East India Company as it cites in the title 'by order and aid of the British Government, and the Honourable East India Company'.