Ichthyothēra, or, The royal trade of fishing· : Discovering the inestimable profit the Hollanders have made thereof, with the vast emolument and advantages that will redound to his Sacred Majesty and his three kingdomes by the improvement of it. Now seasonably published by command for the benefit of the nation.
England and Wales.Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
London : Printed by J.F. for R. Royston bookseller to his most Sacred Majesty,
MDCLXII. [1662, i.e. 1661?]
Huntington copy 5339 has early MS. note "1661 (pt dated)".
The first leaf and the last leaf are blank.
The 8 pages following the title page are a reprint of the proclamation of 22 Aug. 1661. Text begins "Charles the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, .. Know ye that we .. have diligently looked into and observed the great plenty of fish, ...". The imprint, probably copied from the first edition, reads: London: printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, ... 1661.
Wing (2nd ed.)
ESTC
Fish trade
Fish trade