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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.
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William Harris Company, St. Paul Minnesota, Harris Tailors Trimmings. This Book of Harris Tailors' Trimmings Represents The Most Complete Trimming Line in America. "We are Always at Your Service". Containing 369 fabric samples on 101 pagesWm. Harris Woolen Co. Established in 1910 by William Harris as a wholesale woolen jobber with its principal office in St. Paul, Minnesota and continued in its primary business until William Harris' death in 1953.101 Pages with 369 cloth samples -- Scarce complete catalogIncludes information on pricing and supplies including:Thread: Silk, Corticelli Cotton Samples and Henry Myer Thread Co mercerized cotton +, Buttons, Notions for measurement, scissors, iron, interfacing, seam binding, padding, muslin and moleskin, brushes, bodkins, hangers, buckles, pins and needles, snaps, labels, Furrier SuppliesCondition: This original, scarce pre-1940 catalogue of 101 pages has 369 fabric swatch samples, each page being complete. The original cord and hardcover are shown in the… Read More

The Magic Story, by Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey, New York: Frank E Morrison Publisher. 1914. Sixth Edition, 1/4 leather binding. Almost 4" x 7". 63 pages with 9 full page illustrations.
"Much have I wearied my brain anent the question, how best to describe this recipe for success that I have discovered, and it seemeth advisable to give it as it came to me; that is, if I relate somewhat of the story of my life, the directions for agglomerating the substances, and supplying the seasoning for the accomplishment of the dish, will plainly be perceived. Happen they may; and that men may be born generations after I am dust, who will live to bless me for the words I write." [from the text]
Condition: NOT a library book. Excellent restored condition - 1/4 leather binding. Complete. Text block still fragile but no writing, tears, stamps, crimps, within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Which? Protection, Free Trade, or Revenue Reform, 1888. A Collection of the Best Articles on both sides of this Great National Issue, from the Most Eminent Political Economists and Statesmen. I F Segner & Co, Burlington, Iowa, 1888.
Condition: NOT a library book. Professionally rebound with original cover re-applied, gilt label. Full modern leather. Initial 8 pages have archival tape and mending. Other pages fragile due to paper of inferior quality, but complete. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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The White Slaves of England, Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the year 1897, by Robert H. Sherard, Author of "Jacob Niemand" "The Mocking Bird" etc. Illustrated by Harold Piffard London: James Bowden, 1897: 270 pages plus 6 pages period ads.Contains: The Alkali Workers; The Nail-makers; The Slipper-Makers and Tailors; The Wool-combers; The White-Lead Workers; The Chain-makers, and an extensive Appendix with detail of wages, hours, unions, responses to the articles, etc. for the various trades.New red cloth binding, with the original cover cloth re-applied and a new crisp label as shown. Frontispiece illustration still present with original tissue guard. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision. Thanks!*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will… Read More