The age of paper; or, An essay on banks and banking : Containing the history the history of the most remarkable paper bubbles that have existed in Europe; with their effects on society and public credit; pointing out the ruin with which both are threatened from too great an extension of the circulation of paper of any kind. To which are added, some curious anecdotes of different bankers at present in Europe. Shewing also, that society is liable to be ruined by this dangerous commerce. By Colbert, Jun. Dedicated to the Right Hon. E. Burke.