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An Essay on Gold, Showing its Defects as a Standard of Value and Suggesting a Substitute Therefor Also A Translation of The Death of Gold. 1923 first edition Please see photos for the chapter headings. This book is a full discussion of gold as a monetary standard, the history of the use of metallic standards, the growth of the national banking system, the basis of credit, defects of the gold standard and more. The leading article "The Death of Gold" from "L'Illustration", April 15, 1922, has been translated into English and forms the first section of the book, followed by the author's historical analysis and his assessment of the value and/or downside of gold as a standard. NOT A LIBRARY BOOK! Hardcover as shown, in very good condition. Only writing found is on the Title Page which has the original owner's signature on the top.This item will be shipped to your address of record AND Requires a verified signature upon receipt.
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