SINCLAIR (Sir John). The History of the Public Revenue of the British Empire.1790

London: Printed by A. Straham, for T. Cadell, 3 Parts in 2 vols., 4to (278 x 210 mm), parts I & II second edition, part III first edition, x, [2], 204, 130, [2, blank], vi, [2], 86; xv1, 368, xlivpp., engraved portrait and title page to vol. I a little foxed, cont. calf calf, marbled boards, corners rubbed, rebacked, spines lettered direct. "The work is full of detail without neglecting general principles, plentifully illustrated with tables, and ample in its treatment of later periods, though rather insufficient, in the light of modern knowledge, for the earliest period. Particular attention is given to the national debt and to Pitt's financial administration."—Palgrave. Provenance: With the armorial bookplate of Arthur Young (1741-1820) English writer on agriculture, economics and social statistics; latterly from the Royal Agriculture Society Library. Palgrave III, p.403; Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 14444 & 13065.