The Trust: Its Book by Charles R. Flint, James J. Hill, James H. Bridge, S.C.T. Dood, Francis B. Thurber
Book Description: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1902. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Dark blue cloth with guilt lettering on cover and spine. Assumed First Edition, Published May, 1902. Book Condition: Good, corners bumped with slight fraying and corners, moderate wear to edges and spine extremes also show slight fraying (detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request), moderate foxing to text block, but pages themselves only show slight tanning appropriate to the age of this title. Previous owner name in pen on front endpapers, otherwise book is free of marks, hinge is cracked between flyleaf and title page, otherwise binding is tight and intact, Spine straight. Moderate scuffing to boards. No dust jacket. This title contains an excellent collection of articles and testimony in defense of the trust, and an important annotated bibliography. Includes an article by James Bridge who served as one of Carnegie's literary assistants from 1884 to 1889. 255 pages. Scarce 1902 Edition. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to a Private Collector in US.
A partial listing of Alanpuri Trading's Private Book Collection, many available for sale. Titles include topics on Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Business, Economics, Trading Systems (some extremely rare), Monetary Policy, Gold, Futures, Options, Bonds, Asset Bubbles, Trading Psychology, Fibonacci, Banking, Financial Astrology, Gann Theory, Numerology, Wall Street and many other subjects related to successfully trading the financial markets. Additional titles are added every week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
How to Invest for Income and Profit by Edgar T. Brainerd
How to Invest for Income and Profit by Edgar T. Brainerd
Book Description: The Magazine of Wall Street, Ticker Publishing Company, 1931. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather with gult lettering on cover and spine. Assumed First Edition, Published 1931. Book Condition: Very good, slightly cocked spine (no slant), gentle wear to corners and edges, slight tonning of endpapers and pages, but otherwise free of marks. Binding tight with the exception of the first signature which is causing the cocked spine (detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request). No dust jacket, but now in protective plastic cover. Brainerd's depression era title with the following contents: Chapter I: The Modern Technique of Investing. Chapter II: Steel. Chapter III: Automobiles, Tires, and Accessories. Chapter IV: Public Utilities. Chapter V: Railroads. Chapter VI: Mining. Chapter VII: Retail Merchandising. Chapter VIII: Food Manufacturing. Chapter IX: OIl. Chapter X: Construction and Equipment Stocks. Chapter XI: Investment Trusts. Chapter XII: Miscellaneous Industries. Chapter XIII: Bonds and Preferred Stock. 128 pages. Collectible copy in Very Good condition.
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Book Description: The Magazine of Wall Street, Ticker Publishing Company, 1931. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather with gult lettering on cover and spine. Assumed First Edition, Published 1931. Book Condition: Very good, slightly cocked spine (no slant), gentle wear to corners and edges, slight tonning of endpapers and pages, but otherwise free of marks. Binding tight with the exception of the first signature which is causing the cocked spine (detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request). No dust jacket, but now in protective plastic cover. Brainerd's depression era title with the following contents: Chapter I: The Modern Technique of Investing. Chapter II: Steel. Chapter III: Automobiles, Tires, and Accessories. Chapter IV: Public Utilities. Chapter V: Railroads. Chapter VI: Mining. Chapter VII: Retail Merchandising. Chapter VIII: Food Manufacturing. Chapter IX: OIl. Chapter X: Construction and Equipment Stocks. Chapter XI: Investment Trusts. Chapter XII: Miscellaneous Industries. Chapter XIII: Bonds and Preferred Stock. 128 pages. Collectible copy in Very Good condition.
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$225.00
Advanced Point & Figure Instruction Series by A. O'Shaughnessy
Advanced Point & Figure Instruction Series by A. O'Shaughnessy
Book Description: Andrews Technical Studies, Parlin Publishing, Inc., 1970. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 3 Ring Binder (blue), published around 1970 by Andrews Technical Studies, New York. (Division of Parlin Publishing, Inc.) Book Condition: Good, binder has scratches and signs of wear, pages show significant wear but are all legible, slight age tanning to pages and charts. Very scarce instructional Course on "Point & Figure," by A. O'Shaughnessy at Andrews Technical Studies. Detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request. About 130 pages including numerous pull-out charts. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in Sweden.
Book Description: Andrews Technical Studies, Parlin Publishing, Inc., 1970. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 3 Ring Binder (blue), published around 1970 by Andrews Technical Studies, New York. (Division of Parlin Publishing, Inc.) Book Condition: Good, binder has scratches and signs of wear, pages show significant wear but are all legible, slight age tanning to pages and charts. Very scarce instructional Course on "Point & Figure," by A. O'Shaughnessy at Andrews Technical Studies. Detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request. About 130 pages including numerous pull-out charts. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in Sweden.
The Golden Harvest by Franklin Paul Jackson
The Golden Harvest by Franklin Paul Jackson
Book Description: Grain Market Institute, 1958. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Loose pages with holes for 3 ring binder, Original 1958 Edition of The Golden Harvest: Advanced Method for Grain Trading. Book Condition: Very good, title page has small rust spot where a staple was removed (see photo), otherwise no marks to pages, some slight age tanning to page edges but overall very good condition. Extremely scarce title by Franklin Paul Jackson on Wheat Trading. 70 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD July, 2010 to private collector in FL
UPDATE: We have acquired an additional copy and is available for sale HERE.
Book Description: Grain Market Institute, 1958. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Loose pages with holes for 3 ring binder, Original 1958 Edition of The Golden Harvest: Advanced Method for Grain Trading. Book Condition: Very good, title page has small rust spot where a staple was removed (see photo), otherwise no marks to pages, some slight age tanning to page edges but overall very good condition. Extremely scarce title by Franklin Paul Jackson on Wheat Trading. 70 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD July, 2010 to private collector in FL
UPDATE: We have acquired an additional copy and is available for sale HERE.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Deflation: The Greater of Two Evils?
Deflation: The Greater of Two Evils? by the editors of Hard Money Digest
Book Description: Hard Money Digest, 1980. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Trade Paperback, 1980, Red with black lettering, light wear to corners, edges and spine extremes, pages clean, no marks. Slight tanning to page edges. 44 pages. Very relevant content in today's economic climate. Part I: The Days Ahead, Chapter 1: Is Deflation Coming?, Chapter 2: What Could Stop It?, Chapter 3: Inflation Comes First, Chapter 4: Deflationary Episodes in the Past, Chapter 5: Early Warning Signs, Chapter 6: The Last Days Before the Big Slide, Part II: Prepare Now!, Chapter 7: What Inflation Will Do to the World, Chapter 8: Deflation or Depression?, Chapter 9: How to Profit from Deflation, Chapter 10: Bad Investments, Chapter 11: Legal Steps You Can Take Now, Chapter 12: LIfestyle Adjustments to be Ready For, Chapter 13: A Summary.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: Hard Money Digest, 1980. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Trade Paperback, 1980, Red with black lettering, light wear to corners, edges and spine extremes, pages clean, no marks. Slight tanning to page edges. 44 pages. Very relevant content in today's economic climate. Part I: The Days Ahead, Chapter 1: Is Deflation Coming?, Chapter 2: What Could Stop It?, Chapter 3: Inflation Comes First, Chapter 4: Deflationary Episodes in the Past, Chapter 5: Early Warning Signs, Chapter 6: The Last Days Before the Big Slide, Part II: Prepare Now!, Chapter 7: What Inflation Will Do to the World, Chapter 8: Deflation or Depression?, Chapter 9: How to Profit from Deflation, Chapter 10: Bad Investments, Chapter 11: Legal Steps You Can Take Now, Chapter 12: LIfestyle Adjustments to be Ready For, Chapter 13: A Summary.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
The Phenomenon of Worldwide Inflation by Meiselman & Laffer
The Phenomenon of Worldwide Inflation by David I. Meiselman & Arthur B. Laffer
Book Description: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1975. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Some water damage that has caused some rippling on back cover and some very slight rippling on front cover. Some dampstain on back inside cover and to the top of some pages. Spine is in good shape with minor bumps to spine and corners. Aside from the minor water damage pages are clean and tight. Scarce hardcover.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1975. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Some water damage that has caused some rippling on back cover and some very slight rippling on front cover. Some dampstain on back inside cover and to the top of some pages. Spine is in good shape with minor bumps to spine and corners. Aside from the minor water damage pages are clean and tight. Scarce hardcover.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Builders of the Universe by Albert Einstein
Builders of the Universe by Albert Einstein
Book Description: U.S. Library Association, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Used, Hardcover, Blue and decreative blue and white print cloth cover. Made to look like a 1/4 cover with solid blue spine and decreative blue and white print on cover area. No dust jacket. Front and rear hinges have cracked, but otherwise structurally sound. Some very light wear to spine extremes, edges and corners, some fading and very light soiling to cover. Pages show some age toning, but otherwise no marks. Detailed photos available, just ask. 96 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: U.S. Library Association, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Used, Hardcover, Blue and decreative blue and white print cloth cover. Made to look like a 1/4 cover with solid blue spine and decreative blue and white print on cover area. No dust jacket. Front and rear hinges have cracked, but otherwise structurally sound. Some very light wear to spine extremes, edges and corners, some fading and very light soiling to cover. Pages show some age toning, but otherwise no marks. Detailed photos available, just ask. 96 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Principals of Economics by Carl Menger
Principals of Economics by Carl Menger
Book Description: The Free Press, 1950. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Black cloth with white lettering on cover and spine. Textblock has deckle edge. Book Condition: Very Good, no visible signs of wear, some light fading on edges and corners. Small 1/4" tear on the front hinge near the bottom. Binding tight, Spine Straight. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, significant wear and rubbing, 1/2" tear at the top of the spine. Pencil mark on front endpapers otherwise there are no marks or highlighting anywhere else in the book. Pages have some tanning appropriate to the age of this book. 328 pages. Scarce. Collectible.
Status: SOLD
Book Description: The Free Press, 1950. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Black cloth with white lettering on cover and spine. Textblock has deckle edge. Book Condition: Very Good, no visible signs of wear, some light fading on edges and corners. Small 1/4" tear on the front hinge near the bottom. Binding tight, Spine Straight. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, significant wear and rubbing, 1/2" tear at the top of the spine. Pencil mark on front endpapers otherwise there are no marks or highlighting anywhere else in the book. Pages have some tanning appropriate to the age of this book. 328 pages. Scarce. Collectible.
Status: SOLD
Louis Rukeyser's Book of Lists - SIGNED by Louis Rukeyser
Louis Rukeyser's Book of Lists - SIGNED by Louis Rukeyser
Book Description: Henry Holt, 1997. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1/4 Black and Red, gilt lettering on spine. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, author signed on WETA Television label (we can provide photo) which is affixed to the flyleaf. Book is fine, no visible wear, appears as new. Dust jacket is fine with the lightest of wear to edges. Owner stamp on flyleaf, all other pags clean and crisp. 257 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: Henry Holt, 1997. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1/4 Black and Red, gilt lettering on spine. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, author signed on WETA Television label (we can provide photo) which is affixed to the flyleaf. Book is fine, no visible wear, appears as new. Dust jacket is fine with the lightest of wear to edges. Owner stamp on flyleaf, all other pags clean and crisp. 257 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Econometrics by Jan Tinbergen
Econometrics by Jan Tinbergen
Book Description: The Blakiston Company, 1951. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Light green cloth with dark green lettering on cover and spine. Some tanning of cover and spine with some light wear on corners, edges and head and foot of spine. Pages clean, with the exception of tanning appropriate to the age of this book. Binding good, Spine straight. 258 pages. Clean collectible copy of this scarce first edition. Please contact us if you require detailed photos.
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Book Description: The Blakiston Company, 1951. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Light green cloth with dark green lettering on cover and spine. Some tanning of cover and spine with some light wear on corners, edges and head and foot of spine. Pages clean, with the exception of tanning appropriate to the age of this book. Binding good, Spine straight. 258 pages. Clean collectible copy of this scarce first edition. Please contact us if you require detailed photos.
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Pattern Price & Time: Using Gann Theory in Trading Systems by James A. Hyerczyk
Pattern Price & Time: Using Gann Theory in Trading Systems by James A. Hyerczyk
Book Description: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Collectible, Scarce First Edition Hardcover. Black fine cloth with red metallic lettering on spine. Book Condition: Fine, no visible wear to edges, corners or spine. Binding tight. Pages clean and bright Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, in mylar, lightest wear to edges, corners and spine. Printed on acid-free paper. 302 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Collectible, Scarce First Edition Hardcover. Black fine cloth with red metallic lettering on spine. Book Condition: Fine, no visible wear to edges, corners or spine. Binding tight. Pages clean and bright Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, in mylar, lightest wear to edges, corners and spine. Printed on acid-free paper. 302 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
The Individual Investor in Tomorrow's Stock Market by Albert C. Smith
Investor in Tomorrow's Stock Market by Albert C. Smith
Book Description: Vantage Press, 1977. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stated First Edition, Hardcover, Black with gilt lettering on spine. Collectible. Book Condition: Fine, very light wear to spine extremes and corners, but edges show no signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Good, only one small 1/8" tear on front and back, but significant rubbing on cover (see photo). Binding tight. Pages clean, no marks or highlighting with the exception of one light 1/2" accidental pen mark on page 14. Extremely scarce 1st Edition title. Author examines the relationship between the make up of market participants to the performance of the market. Published in 1977, Smith focuses on the erratic market behavior of 1970-1974 and questions the market's future performance based on the demographic makeup of market participants and their willingness to re-enter the market. This has some interesting insights as we look back at the last ten years of the market (1998 to 2008) and see what affect easy access to cheap money had on the markets. Will the lack of access to money affect the make up of participants in the future? 71 pages.
STATUS: SOLD, 6 June 2013 to Private Collector in Virginia, USA.
Book Description: Vantage Press, 1977. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stated First Edition, Hardcover, Black with gilt lettering on spine. Collectible. Book Condition: Fine, very light wear to spine extremes and corners, but edges show no signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Good, only one small 1/8" tear on front and back, but significant rubbing on cover (see photo). Binding tight. Pages clean, no marks or highlighting with the exception of one light 1/2" accidental pen mark on page 14. Extremely scarce 1st Edition title. Author examines the relationship between the make up of market participants to the performance of the market. Published in 1977, Smith focuses on the erratic market behavior of 1970-1974 and questions the market's future performance based on the demographic makeup of market participants and their willingness to re-enter the market. This has some interesting insights as we look back at the last ten years of the market (1998 to 2008) and see what affect easy access to cheap money had on the markets. Will the lack of access to money affect the make up of participants in the future? 71 pages.
STATUS: SOLD, 6 June 2013 to Private Collector in Virginia, USA.
Solar and Lunar Returns by Donald A. Bradley
Solar and Lunar Returns by Donald A. Bradley
Very scarce 1968 2nd Impression, Book Condition: Very Good, Paper cover has crease of top corner and has a light 3/4" stain on front cover (see photo), original owner name in pen on flyleaf, book store name also stamped on flyleaf. Text is clean and tight. Light bumps to corners and spine. Overall condition very good. 126pp.
Status: SOLD 16 November 2012 to Private Collector in Finland.
Very scarce 1968 2nd Impression, Book Condition: Very Good, Paper cover has crease of top corner and has a light 3/4" stain on front cover (see photo), original owner name in pen on flyleaf, book store name also stamped on flyleaf. Text is clean and tight. Light bumps to corners and spine. Overall condition very good. 126pp.
Status: SOLD 16 November 2012 to Private Collector in Finland.
Investment Bonds by Frederick Lownhaupt
Investment Bonds by Frederick Lownhaupt
Book Description: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1908. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Brown with gilt lettering on spine. First edition. Some light wear to edges, corners and spine extremes. Back cover top corner has 1/4" crease, but Spine straight, pages clean with the exception of some light tanning appropriate to the age of this book (100 years old). A collecible copy of a scarce first edition.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1908. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Brown with gilt lettering on spine. First edition. Some light wear to edges, corners and spine extremes. Back cover top corner has 1/4" crease, but Spine straight, pages clean with the exception of some light tanning appropriate to the age of this book (100 years old). A collecible copy of a scarce first edition.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Textbook of Harmonics by Hans Kayser
Textbook of Harmonics by Hans Kayser
Book Description: Sacred Science Institute, 2006. Hardcover, Used, Maroon suede with gilt lettering on spine and cover. Includes 2 Books, Volume I and Volume II. Book Condition: Fine, no signs of wear. Pages clean and bright, as new. A total of 721 pages, 485 Illustrations. First English translation of Hans Kayser's work on Harmonics by Sacred Science Institute.
Status: Aug. 2009 Sold to Private Collector in USA.
Book Description: Sacred Science Institute, 2006. Hardcover, Used, Maroon suede with gilt lettering on spine and cover. Includes 2 Books, Volume I and Volume II. Book Condition: Fine, no signs of wear. Pages clean and bright, as new. A total of 721 pages, 485 Illustrations. First English translation of Hans Kayser's work on Harmonics by Sacred Science Institute.
Status: Aug. 2009 Sold to Private Collector in USA.
Geometry of Markets by Bryce T. Gilmore
Geometry of Markets by Bryce T. Gilmore
Book Description: Bryce Gilmore and Associates, 1989. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, Rare, 1st Print 100 copies, Collectors Proof Edition, February 1989, Red with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Slight bumping to corners, and slight indentation (1/16") to bottom edge (we can provide photos). Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright, no markings anywhere in book. 213 pages. Collectible Proof Edition, 1st Printing in Fine Condition. Detailed photos available, please ask we will be happy to forward to you.
Status: SOLD May 2009 to Private Collector in TX.
Book Description: Bryce Gilmore and Associates, 1989. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, Rare, 1st Print 100 copies, Collectors Proof Edition, February 1989, Red with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Slight bumping to corners, and slight indentation (1/16") to bottom edge (we can provide photos). Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright, no markings anywhere in book. 213 pages. Collectible Proof Edition, 1st Printing in Fine Condition. Detailed photos available, please ask we will be happy to forward to you.
Status: SOLD May 2009 to Private Collector in TX.
Geometry of Markets II by Bryce T. Gilmore
Geometry of Markets II by Bryce T. Gilmore
Book Description: Bryce T. Gilmore, 1993. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, First Edition, Rare, Blue leatherette with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Slightest wear to corners, no visable wear to spine extremes or edges, pages immaculate, no marks on endpapers or pages of any kind. Binding tight, spine straight. 207 pages. Collectible 1st Edition of this scarce title in Fine Condition. Detailed photos available, just ask we can forward to you.
Status: SOLD, 25 November 2011 to Private Collector in Sydney, Australia.
Book Description: Bryce T. Gilmore, 1993. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, First Edition, Rare, Blue leatherette with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Slightest wear to corners, no visable wear to spine extremes or edges, pages immaculate, no marks on endpapers or pages of any kind. Binding tight, spine straight. 207 pages. Collectible 1st Edition of this scarce title in Fine Condition. Detailed photos available, just ask we can forward to you.
Status: SOLD, 25 November 2011 to Private Collector in Sydney, Australia.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Stocks and Bonds: The Elements of Successful Investing by Roger W. Babson
Stocks and Bonds: The Elements of Successful Investing by Roger W. Babson
Book Description: The Babson Statistical Organization, 1912. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Burgundy leather binding with embossed gilt title on spine and cover, Scarce 1912 Edition, Collectible. Book Condition: Good, moderate wear to spine and edges, back hinge cracked top to bottom, previous owner pasted 2 newspaper articles to back endpapers, No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. Previous owner has made marks with red pen in endpapers and on title page, some mild tanning to pages and page edges, otherwise pages are free of marks. Includes "fold out" charts and graphs. Suggest rebinding. Very scarce 1912 edition of this Babson classic. 436 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: The Babson Statistical Organization, 1912. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Burgundy leather binding with embossed gilt title on spine and cover, Scarce 1912 Edition, Collectible. Book Condition: Good, moderate wear to spine and edges, back hinge cracked top to bottom, previous owner pasted 2 newspaper articles to back endpapers, No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. Previous owner has made marks with red pen in endpapers and on title page, some mild tanning to pages and page edges, otherwise pages are free of marks. Includes "fold out" charts and graphs. Suggest rebinding. Very scarce 1912 edition of this Babson classic. 436 pages. Collectible.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
The Hand-Book of Astrology Vol. II by Zadkiel Tao Sze
The Hand-Book of Astrology Vol. II by Zadkiel Tao Sze
Book Description: G. Berger, 1864. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Green cloth with blindstamping and giltstamped title on cover, Preface dated December, 1863. London. The Hand-Book of Astrology containing The Doctrine of Nativities, in a form Free from Mystery: by which Every Man may Calculate his own Nativity and learn from his own Natural Character and Proper Destiny by Zadkiel Tao Sze. Vol. II. London. Printed for the Author by B.D. Cousins, Helmet Court 338, Strand, and published by G. Berger, Newcastle Street, Strand. Book Condition: Good, significant wear to edges, corners and fraying to corners and spine extremes. Front hinge is cracked top to bottom, back hinge cracked top to bottom, Front endpapers are brittle and edges are starting to wear, some pages are soiled and all pages show significant tanning appropriate to the age of this title, some minor foxing to pages. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully provided upon request. Very scarce title in good condition. Collectible. 71 pages.
Status: Sold 3 Oct 2009 to Private Collector in UK
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Book Description: G. Berger, 1864. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Green cloth with blindstamping and giltstamped title on cover, Preface dated December, 1863. London. The Hand-Book of Astrology containing The Doctrine of Nativities, in a form Free from Mystery: by which Every Man may Calculate his own Nativity and learn from his own Natural Character and Proper Destiny by Zadkiel Tao Sze. Vol. II. London. Printed for the Author by B.D. Cousins, Helmet Court 338, Strand, and published by G. Berger, Newcastle Street, Strand. Book Condition: Good, significant wear to edges, corners and fraying to corners and spine extremes. Front hinge is cracked top to bottom, back hinge cracked top to bottom, Front endpapers are brittle and edges are starting to wear, some pages are soiled and all pages show significant tanning appropriate to the age of this title, some minor foxing to pages. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully provided upon request. Very scarce title in good condition. Collectible. 71 pages.
Status: Sold 3 Oct 2009 to Private Collector in UK
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How to Analyze Industrial Securities by Clinton Collver
How to Analyze Industrial Securities by Clinton Collver
Book Description: Moody's Investor Service, 1917. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather binding with embossed gilt title on cover, 1917, Stated First Edition, Collectible. Book Condition: Very good, leather cover is fragile and has some wear to edges and spine, 1" tear on front cover near bottom spine, endpapers show very slight tanning, pages themselves are remarkably clean and bright for a book of this age, no marks to endpapers or pages, extremely clean. Binding intact. No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. 204 pages, Very scarce title. Collectible.
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Book Description: Moody's Investor Service, 1917. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather binding with embossed gilt title on cover, 1917, Stated First Edition, Collectible. Book Condition: Very good, leather cover is fragile and has some wear to edges and spine, 1" tear on front cover near bottom spine, endpapers show very slight tanning, pages themselves are remarkably clean and bright for a book of this age, no marks to endpapers or pages, extremely clean. Binding intact. No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. 204 pages, Very scarce title. Collectible.
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Sound Investing by Paul Clay
Sound Investing by Paul Clay
Book Description: Moody's Magazine and Book Company, 1916. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather binding with embossed gilt title on cover, 1916, Collectible. Book Condition: Good, leather softcover is fragile and shows significant wear to edges and spine, rubbing to cover and spine, previous owners name in pen to front endpapers, pages show significant tanning, 1/2" white mark on page 123, otherwise pages are free of marks. Binding intact. No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. 376 pages. Very scarce title. Collectible.
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Book Description: Moody's Magazine and Book Company, 1916. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Black leather binding with embossed gilt title on cover, 1916, Collectible. Book Condition: Good, leather softcover is fragile and shows significant wear to edges and spine, rubbing to cover and spine, previous owners name in pen to front endpapers, pages show significant tanning, 1/2" white mark on page 123, otherwise pages are free of marks. Binding intact. No dust jacket as issued. Detailed photos of condition are cheerfully forwarded upon request. 376 pages. Very scarce title. Collectible.
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The Technique of Short Selling by Mark Weaver
The Technique of Short Selling by Mark Weaver
Book Description: Investors' Press, 1963. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Revised Edition, Third Printing, 1963. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Book Condition: Very good, slightest signs of wear to edges, corners and spine extremes, spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright, no marks. Collectible copy of this classic 1963 primer on short selling, very applicable to our current volatile market conditions. Collectible. 81 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: Investors' Press, 1963. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Revised Edition, Third Printing, 1963. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Book Condition: Very good, slightest signs of wear to edges, corners and spine extremes, spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright, no marks. Collectible copy of this classic 1963 primer on short selling, very applicable to our current volatile market conditions. Collectible. 81 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
ABC of Municipal Bonds by Louis S. Lebenthal
ABC of Municipal Bonds by Louis S. Lebenthal
Book Description: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2nd Edition, Hardcover, Fine blue cloth, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "To Nat Stein, With Friendship and Esteem Louis S Lebenthal Jan. 24, 1945." Book Condition: Very good, light wear to edges, corners and spine extremes. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, lots of wear, significant rubbing and tears (see photo). Pages are clean, no marks or highlighting, some tanning appropriate to the age of this book. 166 pages. Although copyright was 1937, it is unclear when the 2nd Edition was printed. Since book was signed in 1945 by author, the printing date was between 1937 and 1945. Collectible. Signed by Author.
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Book Description: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2nd Edition, Hardcover, Fine blue cloth, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "To Nat Stein, With Friendship and Esteem Louis S Lebenthal Jan. 24, 1945." Book Condition: Very good, light wear to edges, corners and spine extremes. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, lots of wear, significant rubbing and tears (see photo). Pages are clean, no marks or highlighting, some tanning appropriate to the age of this book. 166 pages. Although copyright was 1937, it is unclear when the 2nd Edition was printed. Since book was signed in 1945 by author, the printing date was between 1937 and 1945. Collectible. Signed by Author.
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How to Make Money in the Futures Market...And Lots of It by Charles Drummond
How to Make Money in the Futures Market...And Lots of It by Charles Drummond
Book Description: Charles Drummond, 1979. Spiral-Bound, First Edition, Inscribed by Author, " To Peter Shields, Best Wishes From Charles D." Book Condition: Very good, pages some some tanning near edges. Excellent discourse by master trader Charles Drummond. From his introduction: "Anyone can make millions of dollars in the futures markets, if they know the rules of the game, the game itself that is being played, and what the rules of the game are simplistic and factual, and it is up to the reader to learn the rules of the game and to play by those rules." The next 585 pages go on to describe the game and how to profit from it on a consistent basis. Highly recommended for the serious commodities trader. 585 pages.
Status: SOLD 31 Jan 2011 to Private Collector in Germany.
Book Description: Charles Drummond, 1979. Spiral-Bound, First Edition, Inscribed by Author, " To Peter Shields, Best Wishes From Charles D." Book Condition: Very good, pages some some tanning near edges. Excellent discourse by master trader Charles Drummond. From his introduction: "Anyone can make millions of dollars in the futures markets, if they know the rules of the game, the game itself that is being played, and what the rules of the game are simplistic and factual, and it is up to the reader to learn the rules of the game and to play by those rules." The next 585 pages go on to describe the game and how to profit from it on a consistent basis. Highly recommended for the serious commodities trader. 585 pages.
Status: SOLD 31 Jan 2011 to Private Collector in Germany.
The Chartists Source Book by Harry Rogen
The Chartists Source Book by Harry Rogen
Book Description: Chartist Source Book Company, 1933. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1933, Red leatherette with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Book Condition: Very good, slightest wear to edges, corners and spine extremes, Small 1/4" foxing spot on endpapers, Endpapers and pages have slight tanning appropriate to age of this title, otherwise pages are free of marks. Some minor soiling of page edges. A complete daily record of stock prices of 100 most active issues traded on the New York Stock Exchange during 1932. The Chartists Source Book 1932 goes forward to the chartist, trader and stock market technician as a practical and time saving means for obtaining the complete daily price record of the 100 most actively traded in on the New York Stock Exchange. It is a compact compilation for the year 1932, giving the daily volume of transactions, opening, high, low and closing prices of the stock. In addition the daily net change is so recorded that the trend of the stock can easily be seen at a glance. A few of the companies included are: General American Tank Car, McKeesport Tin Plate, Montgomery Ward, Southern Pacific and Warner Bros. Pictures. Extremely scarce title, Collectible. No pagination, approximately 300 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: Chartist Source Book Company, 1933. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 1933, Red leatherette with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Book Condition: Very good, slightest wear to edges, corners and spine extremes, Small 1/4" foxing spot on endpapers, Endpapers and pages have slight tanning appropriate to age of this title, otherwise pages are free of marks. Some minor soiling of page edges. A complete daily record of stock prices of 100 most active issues traded on the New York Stock Exchange during 1932. The Chartists Source Book 1932 goes forward to the chartist, trader and stock market technician as a practical and time saving means for obtaining the complete daily price record of the 100 most actively traded in on the New York Stock Exchange. It is a compact compilation for the year 1932, giving the daily volume of transactions, opening, high, low and closing prices of the stock. In addition the daily net change is so recorded that the trend of the stock can easily be seen at a glance. A few of the companies included are: General American Tank Car, McKeesport Tin Plate, Montgomery Ward, Southern Pacific and Warner Bros. Pictures. Extremely scarce title, Collectible. No pagination, approximately 300 pages.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Profitable Forecasting
Profitable Forecasting by Myles Wilson Walker
Book Description: Self Published, 2004. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Spiral-Bound. 2004. First Edition. Book Condition: Fine, no visible wear. Part I: A Book of Eclipses, chapters discuss eclipses and their affect on the markets. (Part of Gann Theory) Part II: Profitable Forecasting, including 2005-2010 Super Timing Cycles Calendar. 244 pages.
STATUS: Sold 19 May 2011 to private collector in TN.
Book Description: Self Published, 2004. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Spiral-Bound. 2004. First Edition. Book Condition: Fine, no visible wear. Part I: A Book of Eclipses, chapters discuss eclipses and their affect on the markets. (Part of Gann Theory) Part II: Profitable Forecasting, including 2005-2010 Super Timing Cycles Calendar. 244 pages.
STATUS: Sold 19 May 2011 to private collector in TN.
Investing for Profit with Torque Analysis of Stock Market Cycles
Investing for Profit with Torque Analysis of Stock Market Cycles by William C. Garrett
Book Description: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1973. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First Edition Hardcover, Brown with gilt lettering on spine. Collectible. Book Condition: Very good, some bumping to corners, but only slight wear to edges and spine extremes. binding tight, spine straight. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good, in mylar, only very light wear to DJ and some tanning appropriate to the age of this book (see photo). Pages are clean, no marks or highlighting on any pages or endpapers. Great collectible copy of this scarce 1st edition title. 255 pages.
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Book Description: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1973. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First Edition Hardcover, Brown with gilt lettering on spine. Collectible. Book Condition: Very good, some bumping to corners, but only slight wear to edges and spine extremes. binding tight, spine straight. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good, in mylar, only very light wear to DJ and some tanning appropriate to the age of this book (see photo). Pages are clean, no marks or highlighting on any pages or endpapers. Great collectible copy of this scarce 1st edition title. 255 pages.
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R.N. Elliotts Market Letters (1938-1946) by Robert R. Prechter
R.N. Elliotts Market Letters (1938-1946) by Robert R. Prechter
Book Description: New Classics Library, 1993. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, red cloth with gilt lettering, First Edition January 1993. Collectible. Book Condition: Fine, no visable signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine, in mylar, no visable signs of wear. 234 pages. Collectible copy in Fine condition of a scarce title.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: New Classics Library, 1993. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, red cloth with gilt lettering, First Edition January 1993. Collectible. Book Condition: Fine, no visable signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine, in mylar, no visable signs of wear. 234 pages. Collectible copy in Fine condition of a scarce title.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Rare and Out of Print Financial Books
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Since launching our bookstore on abebooks.com in January, we now have over 100 titles uploaded and available for sale. We're currently adding about 10 more titles per day which means we should have our complete collection of about 5000 titles listed by December 2011. We specialize in rare and out of print books related to trading, Wall Street, Financial History, Economics and Commodities. Additionally we have many rare trading systems and courses by W.D. Gann and other legendary trading minds.
Since launching our bookstore on abebooks.com in January, we now have over 100 titles uploaded and available for sale. We're currently adding about 10 more titles per day which means we should have our complete collection of about 5000 titles listed by December 2011. We specialize in rare and out of print books related to trading, Wall Street, Financial History, Economics and Commodities. Additionally we have many rare trading systems and courses by W.D. Gann and other legendary trading minds.
Stock Market Logic for Assured Speculative Profits 2 by C.M. Flumiani
Stock Market Logic for Assured Speculative Profits 2 by C.M. Flumiani
Book Description: The American Classical College Press. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, Green vinyl with title hand painted with yellow paint on front and spine, sloppy handmade binding, but this is typical of these very scarce C.M. Flumiani titles. No dates mentioned, but I've read that the first Stock Market Logic was published in 1977 so this one was likely late 70's. Book Condition: Very Good, slight wear to edges and corners, binding tight, back board has 1/2" tear, pages are clean, no marks. No dust jacket as issued. Flumiani's books could best be described as "funky," they include hand drawn illustrations, hand drawn pictures and lots of other eccentric ramblings that make this such a sought after title. This is a very rare title that includes several parts and various paginations. The sections are: 1. Essence, Penetration and Capture, 2. The Economics of the Stock Market, 3. Three Ways For An Investor with Little Money to Make a Killing in the Stock Market, 4. The New Dictionary of Strange and Ingenious Stock Market Tricks the Great Speculators Follow in Their Search for Wealth. with Compliments to the Dow Theory. the Cylinder Theory . Elliott & Fibonacci, 5. The Method 6. Consistant Profits in Puts & Calls 6. Essence and Existence. -- The rest of the book is full of recommended reading lists and sales literature for the rest of Flumiani's publications. Collectible copy of this scarce Flumiani title.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
Book Description: The American Classical College Press. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, Green vinyl with title hand painted with yellow paint on front and spine, sloppy handmade binding, but this is typical of these very scarce C.M. Flumiani titles. No dates mentioned, but I've read that the first Stock Market Logic was published in 1977 so this one was likely late 70's. Book Condition: Very Good, slight wear to edges and corners, binding tight, back board has 1/2" tear, pages are clean, no marks. No dust jacket as issued. Flumiani's books could best be described as "funky," they include hand drawn illustrations, hand drawn pictures and lots of other eccentric ramblings that make this such a sought after title. This is a very rare title that includes several parts and various paginations. The sections are: 1. Essence, Penetration and Capture, 2. The Economics of the Stock Market, 3. Three Ways For An Investor with Little Money to Make a Killing in the Stock Market, 4. The New Dictionary of Strange and Ingenious Stock Market Tricks the Great Speculators Follow in Their Search for Wealth. with Compliments to the Dow Theory. the Cylinder Theory . Elliott & Fibonacci, 5. The Method 6. Consistant Profits in Puts & Calls 6. Essence and Existence. -- The rest of the book is full of recommended reading lists and sales literature for the rest of Flumiani's publications. Collectible copy of this scarce Flumiani title.
Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.
The Secret of the Ages - 7 Volume Set
The Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier
Book Description: Robert Collier, Publisher, 1926. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Complete 7 Volume Set, Red cloth, embossed covers, black lettering on spine. Book Condition: Good, moderate wear to edges, corners and spine, some fraying, pages moderately tanned appropriate to the age of this set, here are some more specific condition details for each volume: Vol. 1 has small stains (1/4") on top of title pages leading up to the forward, otherwise no marks. Vol. 2 front hinge is starting to crack (about 1"). Vol. 3 has 1/2" crack in back hinge near center, previous owners name in pen on front endpapers Vol. 4 has previous owner name in pen and another previous owners small name label on front endpapers, foxing spot 1/4" on edges of pages 407 thru 416. Vol. 5 front hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Vol. 6 back hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Vol. 7 front hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Overall these are great copies of this scarce 1926 edition, 7 volume set. Detailed photos available. Own the original text that started "The Secret," phenomenon. One of the best books ever written on mind powers, the subconscious mind and everyone's ability to manifest whatever they want in life through the magic of the law of attraction. Collectible copies of this classic. 634 pages in this 7 volume set.
Status: NFS - Alanpuri Private Collection
Book Description: Robert Collier, Publisher, 1926. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Complete 7 Volume Set, Red cloth, embossed covers, black lettering on spine. Book Condition: Good, moderate wear to edges, corners and spine, some fraying, pages moderately tanned appropriate to the age of this set, here are some more specific condition details for each volume: Vol. 1 has small stains (1/4") on top of title pages leading up to the forward, otherwise no marks. Vol. 2 front hinge is starting to crack (about 1"). Vol. 3 has 1/2" crack in back hinge near center, previous owners name in pen on front endpapers Vol. 4 has previous owner name in pen and another previous owners small name label on front endpapers, foxing spot 1/4" on edges of pages 407 thru 416. Vol. 5 front hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Vol. 6 back hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Vol. 7 front hinge is cracked top to bottom but holding up. Overall these are great copies of this scarce 1926 edition, 7 volume set. Detailed photos available. Own the original text that started "The Secret," phenomenon. One of the best books ever written on mind powers, the subconscious mind and everyone's ability to manifest whatever they want in life through the magic of the law of attraction. Collectible copies of this classic. 634 pages in this 7 volume set.
Status: NFS - Alanpuri Private Collection
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