The portentous Globe : an enquiry into the powers solicited from the Crown, under an act of 39 Geo. III. intituled, "An act enabling His Majesty to grant a charter of incorporation" to certain persons under the style of the "Globe Insurance Company;" Containing observations on the tendencies of such grant, and on the effect of charter on commercial undertakings; recommended to the consideration of the bankers of the metropolis, and to the country bankers of Great Britain, &c. &c. / by George Griffin Stonestreet, Esq.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for J. Walker, Charing-Cross, by Luke Hansard, Great Turnstile, Lincoln's-Inn Fields, 1800.
Physical Description:
64 p. ; 25 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA682 .S76 1790+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
English short title catalogue, T87615BAC: British Art Center copy bound with: Reflections occasioned by the frequency of firest in the metropolis (London : G.G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790) and three other titles. Bound in gilt-stamped calf. The volume inscribed: Given to me by my most respected friend the author who died, a loss to the public, as well as to his friends, on the 24th of August 1802. A. Bracebridge.
Subject Terms:
Globe Insurance Company -- Early works to 1800. | Banks and banking -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. | Walker, J. -- Publisher. | Hansard, Luke -- Printer.