Caption title contains statement of responsibility.

Imprint from colophon.

Dated and signed on p. 6: Délibéré à la pluralité des voix, à Nantes, le quinzieme février mil sept cent soixante-dix-neuf. Signés, Boutellier [and 6 others]

The beginning of the naval hostilities between France and England, concerning the independence of the American colonies, had accompanied an increase of the premiums on the ships coming from the French colonies of America, transporting tobacco and other products. The commissioners appointed by the merchants of the city of Nantes seek to establish fair principles serving as a basis for negotiations of insurers and insured.

Signatures: [A]⁴ ([A]4 blank)

Engraved head piece above caption title.

Purchase; 2017; 18-348.