They Told Barron, Conversations and Revelations of an American Pepys in Wall Street

They Told Barron, Conversations and Revelations of an American Pepys in Wall Street
Clarence W. Barron, (Arthur Pound and Samuel Taylor Moore - Editors)

Book Description: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1930. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Green cloth with black title to cover and spine, Stated First Edition, published September, 1930 (Harper date code: I-E), Photo Frontispiece, Indexed, 327 pp.,

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed and light soil, corners bumped, some small stains to covers, end papers and pages lightly tanned, light dampstaining to title pages (other pages not affected), pages 113 to 123 have some creasing issues (this happened during the printing process),

Dust Jacket Condition: Good, (in Mylar), covers rubbed and moderate soil, spine tanned, faded and soiled, price clipped, only one tear (1/4") on top edge of back cover.

Contents: Foreword, Clarence Walker Barron, A Biographical Sketch, I. Ware Subs!, II. Wire and Wave Lengths, III. Ocean Ferry, IV. Banks and Bankers, V. Over the Water and Home Again, VI. Rolling Millions, VII. Transport Tales, VIII. In Foreign Capitals, IX. Men of Mettle and Metals, X. Big-Town Gossip, XI. Among the Motors, XII. Money Talks, XIII. Catching Liquid Gold, XIV. The Holy Land and Some Not So Holy, XV. London Lords and Ladies, XVI. Reconstruction, XVII. Links in Chain Stores, XVIII. Up and Down the Ladder, XIX. Politicians and Their Prey, XX. Boom and Collapse, XXI. From Sunshine to Skyscraper Shadows, XXII. Chicago Broadcasts, XXIII. Boston Remembers, XXIV. Gentlemen of the Press, XXV. In the Halls of Plenty, XXVI. Descending Curtain, Index. -- end. Collectible First Edition, Scarce with Dust Jacket.

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