A declaration concerning the newly invented art of double writing. Wherein are expressed the reasons of the authors proceedings in procuring a priviledge for the same: as also of the time, manner, and price, of the discovery of the said art, and of the instruments belonging thereunto. For the satisfaction of all that desire to be partakers of the great benefit of the same, before they adventure any thing towards the reward thereof. Whereunto is annexed a copie of an ordinance of both Houses of Parliament, approving the feasibility and great use of the said invention, and allowing a priviledge to the inventor, for the sole benefit thereof for 14 years, upon the penalty of one hundred pounds.

People / Organizations

• R.W. at ("printed for")
• William Petty (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by R[obert]. L[eybourne]. for R.W. at the Star under Saint Peters Church in Cornhill, 1648.

Added name

England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1648-03-06.

Publication year

1648

ESTC No.

R204724

Grub Street ID

81616

Description

[2], 9, [1] p. ; 4⁰

Note

By Sir William Petty, whose name appears on B2v as the recipient of "his Majesties letters patents" for his invention of double and multiple writing.

Printer's name from Wing CD.

Annotation on Thomason copy: Aprill 29.Citation/references Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), P1917

Thomason, E.437[23]