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An Essay on Gold, Showing its Defects as a Standard of Value + the Death of Gold
by Malcolm K Graham
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
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.
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19230002015
- Title
- An Essay on Gold, Showing its Defects as a Standard of Value + the Death of Gold
- Author
- Malcolm K Graham
- Format/Binding
- Blue levant covers with gilt on spine
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- M K Graham
- Place of Publication
- Texas
- Date Published
- 1923
- Pages
- 134
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- gold standard, metallic standard, dollar, commodity, economics
- Bookseller catalogs
- Business; History of Gold;
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Lincoln, Nebraska
About SRG Antiquarian Books
SRG Antiquarian Books has been collecting and selling books to other bibliophiles for over 12 years. We specialize in non fiction rare and vintage books, especially seeking out pre-1900 publications, many in leather bindings. Civil War, biography, the Way West, and history are joined by unique books with a variety of subjects, including religious, picturesque, art, and industry and carefully selected children's books. Sometimes, you will find ephemera such as period sheet music and unique magazines with special cover art and advertisements / articles in our store..
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