The Stock Exchange: Its Economic Function by H.G.S. Noble

The Stock Exchange: Its Economic Function
by H.G.S. Noble

Book Description: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1933. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Blue Papercovered boards with applied title labels, State First Edition with Harper code M-G meaning that this copy was published in December, 1932. Since author's preface is dated November 1, 1932 this "may" also be first printing.

Book Condition: Very Good, moderate wear to edges, spine extremes boards (detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request), corners bumped, some light to moderate soiling to boards and spine, endpapers and text are unmarked, but show slight hint of tanning appropriate to the age of this title. Spine straight, binding tight.

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, in mylar, price intact, uniform tanning to DJ, small 1/16" chip at top cover and some rubbing to a 1 1/2" section of an edge, some mild soiling, otherwise in remarkable condition, only slightest shelve wear apparent to the rest of the DJ.

Contents: Preface, I: Introduction, II: The New York Stock Exchange, III: Short Selling, IV: Gambling on Speculation, V: Problems with the Stock Exchange, VI: Regulation of the Stock Exchange, VII: The Philosophy of Economic Depression. - Written by former NYSE President H.G.S. Noble, Extremely Scarce, Collectible First Edition with Dust Jacket, 91 pages.

Status: SOLD, 8 August 2012 to Private Collector in Philadelphia, PA