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London: Printed by John Darby, 1721. Hardcover. Good+. London: Printed by John Darby, 1721. FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. VOLUME 1 ONLY (OF THREE). Leather Bound. 378 pages. Folding tables. Good+. Tight binding; clean pages; covers somewhat worn; chipping to spine label. First collected edition of an important periodical that ran from 1713 to 1714 opposing treaties reducing duties on French imports. Interestingly, Daniel Defoe edited the Mercator, which was in support of the treaties.  Very scarce. Three volume set sold at auction in 2006 for almost $5,000. References: Goldsmiths 5943; Kress 3389. SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE INTERESTING RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS. .