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The Trades Increase. London: Nicohlas Okes, 1615. Small 4to (176 x 135 mm). A4 B-E4 F4 (lacking F2-3 but F2 supplied from another copy, signed "E2") G-H4. Woodcut initials and headpieces. Later half calf, gilt devices to spine. Headline shaved, touching a few page numbers, A1 (blank) loose, "E2" lacking page number and first line of text, boards scuffed. FIRST EDITION OF A SCARCE TREATISE CONCERNING TRADE IN THE NEW WORLD. The tract examines the fishing industry in Newfoundland, Greenland, the Bermudas, and Virginia, in addition to areas throughout the world in which England had a stake. Of Virginia the author writes, "wee know not well what to do with it ... it is yet but Embrion, no question a worthy enterprise and of great consequence" (p 21). This is the first copy to appear at auction in over 30 years. Kress 347; Sabin 71899; STC 20579. Provenance: Gordon W. Jones (bookplate).