A Descriptive Catalogue Of The London Traders, Tavern, And Coffee-House Tokens, Current In The Seventeenth Century (1855) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436990776)

""A Descriptive Catalogue Of The London Traders, Tavern, And Coffee-House Tokens, Current In The Seventeenth Century"" is a book written by Jacob Henry Burn and published in 1855. The book is a comprehensive guide to the tokens that were used by traders, taverns, and coffee houses in London during the 17th century. The tokens were used as a form of currency and were often issued by small businesses as a way to promote their services. The book contains detailed descriptions of each token, including the name of the issuer, the location of the business, and the design of the token. The book also includes illustrations of many of the tokens, making it a valuable resource for collectors and historians interested in the history of London's economy and social life during the 17th century. Overall, ""A Descriptive Catalogue Of The London Traders, Tavern, And Coffee-House Tokens, Current In The Seventeenth Century"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into London's past.Presented To The Corporation Library By Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jacob Henry Burn
ISBN-10: 1436990777
ISBN-13: 9781436990776
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d