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A discourse containing a louing inuitation both honourable, and profitable to all such as shall be aduenturers, : either in person, or purse, for the aduancement of His Maiesties most hopefull plantation in the New-found-land, lately vndertaken.

Whitbourne, Richard, 1561-1635 · 1622 · Imprinted at London : By Felix Kyngston, dwelling in Pater-Noster-Row · 3 pictures

A 1622 promotional pamphlet by Richard Whitbourne, printed in London by Felix Kyngston, inviting investors and settlers to join King James's Newfoundland plantation. The pictures are small decorative printer's ornaments and a heraldic coat of arms, with a printer's device of clasped hands, serpent-entwined caduceus and cornucopia, showing how early print blocks framed text with strapwork, scrollwork and emblem roundels.

Newfoundland and Labrador -- Emigration and immigration · Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel · Imprint 1622

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