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C.R., fl. 16th century Trade and business advice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04954 Author/Creator: C.R., fl. 16th century Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: circa 1585-1763 Pagination: 8 p. ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The manuscript discusses profitable trade goods and industry in China and Mexico, such as pearl fishing, silver mining, and precious stones. It also gives advice about what goods to purchase, and how much to pay for them, in places like Lyons, Gibralter, and Marseilles.

C.R., fl. 16th century

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