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How to get riches humbly inscribed to the British nation... Poem by Josephus Champion.

How to get riches humbly inscribed to the British nation... Poem by Josephus Champion.
How to get riches humbly inscribed to the British nation... Poem by Josephus Champion.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: PZ8047
Description: This image includes a poem on the virtues of getting rich through exporting and importing goods as well as exploring the world. With partiotic words it reflects Britain's growing power as a maritime nation.
Creator: G. Bickham (engraver)
Date: 1736
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
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