Interest Rate Futures: Concepts and Issues

Interest Rate Futures: Concepts and Issues
by Gerald D. Gay and Robert W. Kolb

Book Description: Robert F. Dame, Inc., Richmond, VA, 1982. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Maroon cloth boards with silver title to cover and spine, black end papers, 1982.

Book Condition: Very Good, spine straight, binding tight, corners square, light tanning to title page otherwise pages clean, bright, no marks. No dust jacket.

Contents: Preface, 1. INTRODUCTION TO FUTURE MARKETS, 1. The Simultaneous Determination of Spot and Futures Prices, 2. Futures Trading and Investor Returns: An Investigation of Commodity Market Risk Premiums, 3. The Pricing of Commodity Contracts, 4. Interest Rate Futures, II. THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INTEREST FUTURES MARKET, 5. Using T-Bill Futures to Gauge Interest-Rate Expectations, 6. Is the Futures Market for Treasury Bills Efficient?, 8. A Comparison of Yields on Futures Contracts and Implied Forward Rates, 9. Testing the Unbiased Expectations Theory of Interest Rates, 10. The U.S. Treasury Bill Futures Market and Hypothesis Regarding the Term Structure of Interest Rates, 11. Treasury Bill Pricing in the Spot and Futures Markets, 12. The Efficiency of the Treasury Bill Futures Market, 13. The Efficiency of the Treasury Bill Futures Market: An Analysis of Alternative Specifications, III. HEDGING WITH INTEREST RATE FUTURES, 14. Interest Rate Futures: New Tool for the Financial Manager, 15. Hedging for Better Spread Management, 16. Hedging Possibilities in the Flotation of Debt Securities, 17. The Hedging Performance of the New Futures Markets, 18. The Hedging Performance of the New Futures Markets: Comment, 19. Risk Reduction Potential of Financial Futures, 20. The Error Learning Model and the Financial Futures Market, 21. Improving Hedging Performance Using Interest Rate Futures, 22. Duration, Immunization, and Hedging with Interest Rate Futures, IV. THE INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT, 23. Market Incompleteness and Divergences Between Forward and Futures Interest Rates, 24. Forward and Futures Pricing of Treasury Bills, 25. Tax-Induced Bias in Markets for Futures Contacts, 26. Tax Topics: Interest Rate Futures-Commercial Banks, 27. Bank Regulations for Futures Accounting, 28. Futures Trading by National Banks, 29. Financial Futures Markets: Is More Regulation Needed?, 30. Living with Inflation: A Proposal for New Futures, 31. Market Index Futures Contracts, BIBLIOGRAPHY. 501 Pages.

Summary:
Very thorough book on Interest Rate Futures. Extensive use of charts, tables and equations.

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Inflation's Timing: And Warning Symptoms Of It's Explosive Stage

Inflation's Timing: And Warning Symptoms Of It's Explosive Stage
by Donald G. Ferguson and Allen H. Lester

Book Description: American Institute for Economic Research, Cambridge, MA, 1938. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Green printed wrappers with black title to cover, 6th printing, 1938.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed and soil, corners bumped and folded, some tanning to covers, internally no marks with the exception of some light soil and light tanning. No dust jacket.

Contents: THE TIMING OF INFLATION: Explanation of the Charts, The Index of Inflation, Timing,

THE EARLY STAGE OF INFLATION: Germany, France, Civil War, World War, New Era, Duration, Other Reasons for the Time Lag, Obvious Lessons,

THE CRITICAL STAGE: Germany, France, Civil War, World War, New Era, Duration,

THE EXPLOSIVE STAGE: Germany, France, Civil War, World War, New Era,

WARNING SIGNALS OF DISASTER: Circumstances Conductive to Complete Repudiation, Circumstances Leading to Devaluation, Circumstances Leading Only to Collapse, Warning Symptoms, The Current Inflation, Protection Against Inflation, Can Inflation Be Controlled? - end.


Summary:
Excellent Post-Depression Era Title on Inflation focusing on the differences and similarities of several high inflation periods. I read this book over the weekend and I glad I did. What I took away from this title was that although all of these periods took several years to run through these stages, the reaction of commodities, securities and the actual inflation differed in each case. Applying this to the current economy I have an idea what to expect, but will certainly make sure I'm listening more to the market then broadly "assuming" what will happen if we move into a more inflationary period. Highly recommended as it may offer a good balance to those who might already hold strong preconceptions about market reactions to inflation and hyperinflation.

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The Inherent Function of Money

The Inherent Function of Money
by William Brown

Book Description: McAllister Publishing Company, Chicago, IL, 1933. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Brown cloth boards with gilt title to cover and spine, First Edition, 1933, Chicago.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, light soil to covers, corners and spine extremes bumped and starting to fray, spine straight, binding intact, end papers clean - no marks with the exception of some light tanning, internal pages clean - no marks but a few small traces of foxing to some pages, some tanning to pages, small blemishes (1/8") to text block. No dust jacket.

Contents: PART I: Economic Tracts, No. I, No. II, No. III., No. IV., No V., No. VI., PART II: Chapter I. Importance of Douglas Example, II. Production and Prosperity, III. Our Needs and Desires Should Guide Our Production, IV. True Units of Money and Labour Necessary, V. Benefits of a True Money System, VI. Taxation, Its Necessity and Its Harmlessness, VII. Free Trade and Money Truths, VIII. False Gods of Gold and Foreign Trade, IX. Duty of People's Governments to Adopt True Money System, X. Money Truths, XI. Conditions Under a True Money System, XII. Unemployment Not the Evil, XIII. Wasteful Industry, XIV. Beneficial Power of a True Money System, XV. National Dividends, PART III: Jottings, Conclusion.

114 Pages. Classic Depression Era title by William Brown (this title was published simultaneously in the US and UK, this book printed in US).

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Pitfalls of Finance and Politics

Pitfalls of Finance and Politics
by Frank Boyce

Book Description: Square Deal Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, 1922. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Brown leatherette with decorative gilt title to cover and spine, First Edition, 1922.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed and soiled, corners bumped, covers near text block are slightly flared due to a previous protective cover that was just a little too small, spine extremes bumped and worn, some pages were folded at top corner, top dust dulled, end papers clean, internally pages are clean with light uniformed tanning, binding intact, spine straight. No dust jacket.

Contents: I: The Birth of Our Nation, II. The Modern King-Gold-And Its Satellites, III. The State and County Rights Fraud or "Con Game," and How It Is Worked, IV. Stock and Bond Salesmen-Bankers Commissions-And the Up-to-Date Methods Used to Secure Leads, V. Misleading Sales Methods--Subscription Forms--Reloads--Releases--Resale Contracts--And Myself Notes, VI. Oil and Mining Stocks and Oil Leases, VII. Financing and Enterprise, Three Stages, "Blue Sky," Politics, Bond Issues, Real Estate Mortgages, And Financiers, VIII. "Blue Sky Laws," No Guarantee of Protection, What They Are, How They Operate, "The Changes" and "The Proof." IX. The Absolute Proof on "Blue Sky Laws," Do They Protect You? Read the "Proof" of the Charges, X. Great Financiers, Bankers, and Politicians Are Only Human, and Are Not Infallible, The Shattering of Fallacious Propaganda, XI. Will Someone, Oh! Will Someone, Please Answer These Questions for Me? XII. Atrocious "Blue Sky Law" Enforcement Methods, The Unmasking of Buncoing Political Athletes, XIII. A Safe and Needed Remedy for "Blue Sky" Abuses And State Corporation Puzzles, A National Corporation Law, XIV. What You Should Know About a Company Before Buying Its Stock, XV. What You Should Know About a Company Before Buying Its Bonds, XVI. "Train Up" Your "Child in the Way He Should Go, and When He is Old He Will Not Depart From It." 290 Pages, EXTREMELY SCARCE title.

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What About Dollars?

What About Dollars?
Compiled by Theodore Barrett, Louis B. Spaeth, Jr.

Book Description: McClure Publishing Company, New York, 1936. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Brown cloth boards with gilt title to cover and spine, First Edition, 1936.

Book Condition: Very Good, covers lightly rubbed, lightly soiled, corners bumped and faded, spine extremes gently bumped, spine cover light soil, end papers clean, internally pages are clean with the exception of some moderate tanning (more pronounced near edges), no marks, spine straight, binding intact. No dust jacket.

Contents: BOOK I: Managing Money, Acknowledgments, Chapter I. Introduction, Basic Principals, II. The Story of Money, Credit and Banking, III. The Story of Savings, IV. The Story of Life Insurance, V. Home Making, VI. Budgets, The Business of Household Management, VII. Using Your Personal Credit, VIII. The Story of Investments, IX. Financial Terms Defined, X. Safeguards for the Investor, XI. Your Personal Financial Records, XII. Wills and Trust Companies, XIII. The Blind Spot of Science, BOOK II: Better Buymanship, Chapter I. Fundamental Basis of Buying, II. Advertising, Business News or Propaganda, III. Getting My Money's Worth - Frauds, IV. Buying Goods, V. Buying Services, VI. Consumer Groups and Consumer Responsibilities, Appendix: Bibliography, Suggestions to Teachers, Index.

EXTREMELY SCARCE 1930's text on money management, economic principals and buymanship. 305 pages, Indexed with complete bibliography.

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Understanding Market Cycles: Lessons 1,2 & 3

Understanding Market Cycles: Lessons 1,2 & 3
by J.M. Hurst

Book Description: CycliTec Services, Marshalltown, IA, 1973. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 3 Ring Binders, Yellow covers with brown screened "CycliTec Services" logo to covers and spines, Spines also denote lesson 1, 2 and 3 to the corresponding volumes. Includes 3 audio cassettes, one for each lesson, (due to the age of the cassettes, it's possible they no longer function - fortunately the script for each cassette is provided in print for each lesson so no content is lost if the cassettes don't function). Numerous fold-out charts. No dust jacket.

Book Condition: Good, binder exteriors are rubbed and extremely soiled, but contents are fairly clean with the exception of some light soil and light tanning.

Contents: LESSON NO 1: How Price Action Works, Preface, Section 1: Introduction, Cyclic Concepts, Commonality and Cyclicality, Price Waves, Section 2: A Cyclic Trade, Section 3: The Factors and Principals Involved, The Wave, Summation, Waves in Price Action, Harmonicity and Syncronicity, Proportionality and Nominality, Variation, Summary, Glossary, Self-Examination, Cassette Script, (Lesson 1 is 65 pages)

LESSON NO 2: From Cyclic Concepts to Trading Decisions, Section 1: Review and Introduction, Section 2: Taking the Uncertainty Out of Trend, Section 3: The Concept of a Valid Trend Line, Section 4: Valid Trend Line Use, Section 5: FLD's - Are Related to Waves, Section 7: How FLD's Relate to Price Movement, Section 8: More Information from Multiple FLD's, Section 9: Action Signals, Stop-Loss Levels, and Potential Risk Ratios, Section 10: A Cyclic Trade Re-Visited, Summary, Glossary, Self-Examination, Self-Examination Answers, Cassette Script, (Lesson 2 is 83 pages)

LESSON 3: 1. Review, 2. Introduction, 3. The Cyclic Model Concept Revisited, 4. The Periodogram Concept, 5. The Price Movement Periodogram and Initial Cyclic Model, 6. Some Features of Cyclitec Stock and Commodity charts, 7. Trough location by FLD's in Past Time, 8. Introduction to Phasing Analysis, 9. Entering a Phasing Analysis, 10. Extending a Phasing Analysis, 11. Completing a Phasing Analysis, 12. Considerations Affecting Phasing Analysis, 13. Extracting Information from a Phasing Analysis, 14. Conclusion, Summary, Glossary, Self-Examination, Self-Examination Answers, Cassette Script, Lesson 3 is 141 pages.

Note: Although the author's name does not appear in print, J.M. Hurst both founded Decision Models, Inc. and CycliTec Services in addition to creating the course-work and teaching his theories through CycliTec Services in the 70's. This is a rare copy of the first three lessons, there were 11 produced in the series. (Oversized, additional shipping chargers will apply, please contact me for an accurate shipping quote).

Status: SOLD 28 March 2012 to Private Collector in TX.

How To Forecast Business Trends: A Special Report to Executives

How To Forecast Business Trends: A Special Report to Executives
Heinz E. Luedicke (Editor)

Book Description: The Journal of Commerce, New York, 1954. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Black cloth boards with gilt title to cover, First Edition 1954. Inscribed by Author "To Hank Ridden Sincerely, Heinz Luedicke April 1954."

Book Condition: Very Good, covers rubbed, back cover has some scratches (see photos), corners gently bumped, light shelfwear, cloth has small ripple (1/2") on spine, endpapers and pages free of marks, binding tight, spine straight. No Dust Jacket.

Contents: Forward, PART ONE: Forecasting Methods, Introduction, Chapter 1: How to evaluate Business Forecasts, Chapter II: How to Determine Business Trends, 1.) Effectiveness of Opinion Surveys, 2.) Measuring the Magnatude of Economic Changes, 3.) The Use of Ratios and Intentions, a.) Inventory Yardsticks, b.) Intentions to Spend, c.) Intentions to Expand, Chapter III: Development of Contemporary Economic Thought, PART II: Business Indicators and What they Can Tell, Introduction, Chapter I: Survey of Indicators, 1.) Short Range Favorites, 2.) Long-Range Favorites, Chapter II: General Business Indicators, 1.) The Gross National Product, 2.) Federal Reserve Board Production Index, 3.) New Orders, 4.) Inventories, 5.) Weekly and Hourly Earnings, 6.) Retail Sales, Chapter III: Price Indicators, 1.) Hazards of Price Predictions, 2.) Prices and Production, 3.) Price Lags, 4.) Interpreting Futures Markets, Chapter IV: Financial Indicators, 1.) Federal Reserve Policy, a) Interest Rates, b) Money Supply Changes, 2.) Bank Debits and G.N.P., b) Deposit Turnover, 3.) Commercial Loans, a) Consumer Credit, b) Debts and Prosperity, 4.) Savings and Dissavings, a) Level of Savings, b) Consumer Assets, c) Liquid Savings, 5.) The Stock Market as Business Barometer. -- Includes numerous charts and tables. 120 Pages. Extremely Scarce title on forecasting business trends.

Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.

A Theory of Inflation: A Review

A Theory of Inflation: A Review
by A.J. Hagger

Book Description: Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, Australia, 1964. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Blue cloth boards with silver title to spine, First Edition 1964.

Book Condition: Good, general shelfwear, corners bumped, some corners slightly frayed to expose boards, covers rubbed, some light fading to spine extremes and edges, slight discoloration to endpapers, light soil to back endpapers, pages lightly tanned otherwise no marks, binding intact but there are a few loose signatures.

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, (in Mylar), small rips and tears, price intact (not clipped), covers rubbed with light soil.

Contents: Preface, 1. Introduction, Bent Hansen's Excess Demand Analysis, 3. Further Policy-Directed Analysis: Smithies' The Control of Inflation, 4. The Mechanism of Creeping Inflation, 5. Inflation Types, 6. Monetary Approach, 7. Behavior of Money Wage-Earnings under Inflationary Conditions, 8. Some Suggestions for Further Work, Bibliography, Index. Includes numerous equations. Includes numerous equations. 238 Pages. Scarce First Edition of this 1964 Inflation title by A.J. Hagger of The University of Tasmania.

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When Money Dies: The Nightmare of the Weimar Collapse

When Money Dies: The Nightmare of the Weimar Collapse
by Adam Fergusson

ISBN: 0718302141

Book Description: William Kimber & Co., Limited, London, 1975. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Black cloth boards with gilt title to spine, First Edition, 1975.

Book Condition: Very Good, corners bumped, spine slightly cocked (1/32"), extremely light shelfwear, small 1/32" blemish to dedication page, otherwise endpapers and pages are clean and bright, no marks.

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, covers rubbed and some very light soil, light wear to edges, price intact, no rips or tears.

Contents: Prologue, 1. Gold for Iron, 2. Joyless Streets, 3. The Bill Presented, 4. Delirium of Millards, 5. The Slide to Hyperinflation, 6. Summer of '22 7. The Hapsburg Inheritance, 8. Autumn Paper-chase, 9. Ruhrkmapf, 10. Summer of '23, 11. Havenstein, 12. The Bottom of the Abyss, 13. Schacht, 14. Unemployment breaks out, 15. The Wounds are Bared, Epilogue, Bibliography, Index.

Summary: When Money Dies is the classic history of what happens when a nation's currency depreciates beyond recovery. In 1923, with its currency effectively worthless (the exchange rate in December of that year was one dollar to 4,200,000,000,000 marks), the German republic was all but reduced to a barter economy. Expensive cigars, artworks, and jewels were routinely exchanged for staples such as bread; a cinema ticket could be bought for a lump of coal; and a bottle of paraffin for a silk shirt. People watched helplessly as their life savings disappeared and their loved ones starved. Germany's finances descended into chaos, with severe social unrest in its wake. Money may no longer be physically printed and distributed in the voluminous quantities of 1923. However, quantitative easing, that modern euphemism for surreptitious deficit financing in an electronic era, can no less become an assault on monetary discipline.

Whatever the reason for a country's deficit necessity or profligacy, unwillingness to tax or blindness to expenditure it is beguiling to suppose that if the day of reckoning is postponed economic recovery will come in time to prevent higher unemployment or deeper recession. What if it does not? Germany in 1923 provides a vivid, compelling, sobering moral tale. (This book was later titled When Money Dies: The Nightmare of Deficit Spending, Devaluation, and Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany) 256 pages, Scarce First Edition in Very Good Condition with Very Good Dust Jacket, Highly Collectible.


STATUS: Sold 6 May 2011 to Collector in Dallas, TX.

Stoddard's Combined Corporation Record, No. 10

Stoddard's Combined Corporation Record, No. 10
by Celora M. Stoddard

Book Description: Stoddard Incorporating Company, Phoenix, AZ, 1925. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, Brown leatherette boards with gilt title to cover, Two hole binder with removal brass screws, marbled endpapers, sections separated by printed cloth tabs, rounded corners.

Book Condition: Very Good, covers rubbed, moderate shelfwear, corners lightly bumped, title faded, small nick (1/4") to the inside top of the back board that exposes board (see photo), light bio-damage to back loose end paper that's left a 1/16" hole, pages tanned, otherwise no marks to interior.

Contents: This is a stationary product manufactured by "The Manufacturing Stationers Inc." of Phoenix, AZ in 1925. This product was designed to help Arizona Corporations organize their corporate documents. This copy is unused and contains the stock forms and their instruction. The tabbed sections are as follows: Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Minutes of Meetings, Stock Journal, Stock Ledger, Dividend Record, Forms. Included near the front of the book is a printed letter from Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman, Loren Vaughn endorsing this product for use by Arizona Corporations.

About Stoddard: Clera M. Stoddard was a member of the Arizona Senate from 1921 to 1923, and a contender for the Republican nomination for Governor of Arizona in September 1928, but lost the primary to John C. Phillips who later won the Election. The Stoddard Incorporation Company was in business for over 20 years, but it's not clear when the business was folded. It was advertised that additional forms for this book could be purchased by "The Manufacturing Stationers, Inc." Celora M. Stoddard was son of Arizona Lawyer, Politician and Businessman Isaac T. Stoddard. Isaac Stoddard was Secretary of the Arizona Territory in the early 1900's prior to Arizona becoming a state in 1912. In the 1920's, Arizona had "liberal" laws where many corporations found it advantageous to incorporate there. Scarce, 120 pages, Collectible.

Status: SOLD, 2 May 2013 to Private Collector in Arizona.

Rockefeller "Internationalist" The Man Who Misrules the World

Rockefeller "Internationalist" The Man Who Misrules the World
by Emanuel M. Josephson

Book Description: Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Gray cloth boards with blue title to cover and spine, First Edition, 1952.

Book Condition: Very Good, covers rubbed and light soil, corners bumped, lightly shaken, edges tanned, small white blemishes near edges (see photo), moderate shelfwear, top dust dulled, small stain (1/8") to text block, endpapers lightly tanned, pages clean and free of marks, slight hint of tanning to pages, edges of back 5 pages chipped.

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, Price intact, covers rubbed and soiled, red pen marks to cover (see photo), numerous rips and tears to front, back and spine area, edges chipped.

Contents: Frontispiece, The Plot, Emblem of Rockefeller-Soviet Axis, Credits To References, Warning, Chapter I: U.S. Betrayed, II: The Rise of the Rockefeller Empire, III: Meet the Rockefellers, IV: Objectives of Rockefeller "Philanthropies," V: Organization of Rockefeller "Philanthropies," VI: Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, VII: Rockefeller's General Education Board, VIII: Rockefeller's Foundation, IX: Rockefeller's Good Government for American "Peasants," X: The Rockefeller's Crusades and The "Oil War," XI: Rockefeller Soviet Axix, XII: Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, XIII: The Council on Foreign Relations, XIV: Some Rockefeller CFR Stars, XV: Rockefeller's Institute of Pacific Relatons, XVI: Rockefeller and Religion, XVII: Rockefeller "Frees" the Press, XVIII: The "Trojan Horse" Rockefeller's Philanthropy Trust, XIX: Rockefeller's "Popular Front" The New and Fair Deals, XX: Supreme Rockefeller Crusade World War II, XXI: Rockefeller's United Nations, XXII: Rockefeller's Marshall Plan and Point 4 Program, XXIII: American Betrayed. What Lies Ahead? What Can We Do About It?, Standard Oil Co. Seeks Control of Schools, A Call to Action in American Schools by Fred H. Johnson, Index.

Summary: Josephson's tome purporting to expose the global conspiracy between the Rockefeller family and the Axis powers. The author makes claims such as that the Rockefeller Institute of Pacific Relations controlled the spy ring responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor, and also talks at length about links between the Rockefellers and companies such as IG Farben, which supported Hitler's concentration camps, as well as claiming links between the family and Stalin in an effort to establish a global society. Certainly not all of Josephson's claims are supportable, but it's an interesting and important historical document nonetheless. 448 Pages, Scarce, Collectible First Edition with Dust Jacket.

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Commercial Paper, A Text Book for Merchants, Bankers and Investors

Commercial Paper, A Text Book for Merchants, Bankers and Investors
by Roger W. Babson and Ralph May

Book Description: Babson Statistical Organization, Wellesly Hills, MA, 1916. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Flexible Red Leather covered boards with gilt title to cover and spine, 2nd Edition, 1916. (First Edition was 1912).

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed and soiled, corners bumped, substantial wear to edges, spine extremes edges worn to expose spine, spine soiled and faded, portions of spine cover rubbed to expose spine, 1/2" tear to back cover near spine, 1/2" tear to front cover near spine, and 1 1/8" tear to front cover near spine, edges extremely worn and chipping, back hinge cracked, end papers tanned, previous booksellers blue stamp to front end papers, pages clean and free of marks, pages show slightest hint of tanning. No dust jacket.

Contents: Preface to the Second Edition, Chapter I: The Service of Commercial Paper, Chapter II: The Selection of Commercial Paper, Chapter III: Lending and Borrowing, Chapter IV: The Analysis of a Financial Statement and Report. Chapter V: Banking, Chapter VI: The Rediscounting of Commercial Paper, Chapter VII: How Interest Rates May Be Forecasted, Index -- Includes 7" x 16" fold out chart of the "Babson Composite Plot of the Summary Barometer Figures for American Business Conditions 1904 to 1916," 286 Pages, Extremely Scarce Title, Collectible.

Status: SOLD to Private Collector in US.

Selecting the Right Stock

Selecting the Right Stock, An Explanation of the Principals of Stock Market Movements and the Use of Charts in Selecting the Right Stock for Trading Profits.
by Franklin Paul Jackson

Book Description: Chartistics Library, Los Angeles, 1946. Soft cover. 2nd Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Beige leatherette card stock wraps with black lettering to cover, saddle stitch, 1946.

Book Condition: Good, covers tanned especially near edges, some soil to covers and slight wear to edges, binding intact, title page has one small 1/2" light blemish, otherwise pages are clean, slightest hint of tanning, no marks. No dust jacket as issued.

Contents Include: The Individual Stock Cycles, It is Astounding, Early Distribution plus Early Accumulation equals Best Advance, Enough "Information" Will Break You, Detecting Major Accumulation, Major Trend Lines, Trend Lines and Cycles, The Reaction-Possibly the New Major Trend, Changing Trend Lines, The Triangle, The Line, The Long-Pull Investor's Dilemma, Scientific Forecasting Requires Repeated Re-Forecasting, Timing, Applying the Principles, Mapping Your Campaign, The Instruments of the Profession, Using the Instruments, Includes addenda from March 1946. Very Scarce Title by Franklin Paul Jackson. Collectible, 44 Pages.

Status: SOLD

However, we have another copy available HERE (similar condition)

Risk & Return Or How to Live With Wall Street

Risk & Return Or How to Live With Wall Street
by Robert Lee Sharp, Wallace H. Matlock

Book Description: Borden Publishing Company, New York, 1951. Hardcover. George Clark (illustrator). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Black cloth boards with giltstamped decoration to cover and gilt title to spine.

Book Condition: Very Good, gift inscription to front endpapers, endpapers tanned, corners square, slightest shelfwear, pages tanned with very light foxing, otherwise no marks.

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, covers tanned and light soil, a 2" tear on front cover, a 1/2" tear on back cover, some small tears near spine extremes, some minor bio-damage near back tab edge (see photo), price intact. Table of

Contents: Chapter I: Professional, Chapter II. Ticker Tape, Chapter III: Market Secret, Chapter IV: Cutbottoms, Gaps and Shakeouts, Chapter V: Stops, News, and Scalping, Chapter VI: Prosperity and Depression, Chapter VII: Economic Pseudocycle, Chapter VIII: Million Dollar Rules, Chapter IX: Pure Investment, Chapter X: Philosophical Conclusion, 127 Pages with Illustrations, Indexed, Collectible First Edition.

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Technical Trading Systems for Commodities & Stocks, Part II

Technical Trading Systems for Commodities & Stocks, Part II
by Charles Patel

Book Description: Charles Patel, Danville, CA, 1982. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Staple binding, Tan card stock wrappers (no title to cover).

Book Condition: Good, covers are rubbed and light soil, staples rusting, some small dampstains to cover and a few page edges, but it does not affect any text, otherwise pages are clean, no marks.

Contents: 1. System #83: Bar Chart 1, 2. System #84: Bar Chart II, 3. System #85: Sequencing/Filtering, 4. System #86: SPO (Statistically Perfect Oscillator), 5. System #87: MACI (Moving Average Channel Indicator), 6. System #88: Smart Machine 1, 7. System #89: Smart Machine II, 8. System #90: Smart Machine III, 9. System #91: Normal Entry/Early Exit, 10. System #92: Late (or Delayed) Entry/Early Exit, 11. System #93: STI (Sophisticated Trend Indicator), 12 System #94: MARO (Moving Average Rate Oscillator), 13. System #95: Regression Analysis/Moving Average, 14. System #96: BOI (Break Out Indicator)

Summary: A great collection of 14 trading systems developed by Charles Patel in the early 80's. Each System includes System Definitions, Theory and Discussion and Primary Rules. Some include a Secondary Rule. 29 Pages, Extremely Scarce Title, Collectible. (we also have "Part I" of this title for sale on Abes, our Inventory # 000131).

Status: SOLD 22 March 2012 to Private Collector in QLD, Australia.

Young People Introduction to the World of Wall Street

Young People Introduction to the World of Wall Street
by C.M. (Carlo Maria) Flumiani

Book Description: The Library of Wall Street, 1967. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, White printed wrappers with purple title and graphics to cover, purple title to spine, Stated First Edition, 1967.

Book Condition: Very Good, covers rubbed, light soil to covers, spine tanned, soiled and faded, general shelfwear, corners gently bumped, internally clean and free of marks, pages show just slightest hint of tanning. No dust jacket.

Contents: 1. Introduction, 2. The First Five Parts, 3. The Supreme Ratio, 4. Bonds, 5. Commodities Markets, 6. Over-The-Counter Markets, 7. Quotations, 8. Averages, 9. Most Active Stocks Box, 10. New Highs & New Lows, 11. Short Sale and Conclusion.

77 pages, Stated First Edition, Extremely Scarce Title, Collectible.

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The American Livestock and Meat Industry

The American Livestock and Meat Industry
by Rudolf Alexander Clemen

Book Description: The Ronald Press Company, New York, 1923. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Blue cloth boards and gilt title to spine, First Edition, 1923.

Book Condition: Fair, covers rubbed, corners bumped and frayed, front hinge cracked, shaken, spine cover detached signatures, back hinge intact, spine extremes worn and frayed - small tears, pages are slightly tanned and there are a few stray pencil marks throughout, previous owner's label to front end papers and flyleaf. Previous owner (per label) was Meat Industry heavy-weight and Author, Edward N. Wentworth. Wentworth published several books including: "Progressive Beef Cattle Raising," "Progressive Hog Raising" (with Ellinger) and "Cattle & Men" (with Towne). No dust jacket.

Contents: Introduction, Part I: The Pre-refigeration Period, Part II: The Refrigeration Period, Part III: Some Livestock Financing and Marketing Problems, Part IV: The Packing Industry in It's Public Relations, Appendix, Bibliography. 36 Illustrations many of which are B&W photos. Indexed, 872 pages, Collectible. (previously owned by Edward N. Wentworth).

Status: SOLD, 2nd October 2012 to Private Collector in Nebraska.

Stock Market Analysis: Facts and Principles

Stock Market Analysis: Facts and Principles
by George A. Chestnutt, Jr.

Book Description: American Investors Service, Larchmont, NY, 1961. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Saddle Stitch, Blue printed card-stock wrappers with black title to cover, 1961 Edition.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, tanned, stained and soiled, spine faded and tanned, corners bumped, moderate shelfwear, slight crease to cover and first few pages, some page corners creased (dog-eared), pages slightly tanned otherwise no marks to interior. No just jacket.

Contents: Graphic Charts, Arithmetic Stock Averages, Geometric Stock Averages, Comparison of the Arithmetic and Geometric Averages of Two Stocks - Socony Oil and Coca-Cola, The Dow-Jones Averages, The American Investors Service Composite Geometric Averages, American Investors Service Industry Group Averages, Comparison of te Broad General Market Averages, Definition of Classification of Trends, Volatility, Volatility-Correlation, Volatility-Correlation Indexes, Volatility-Correlation Ratings, Factors Responsible for Correlation, How To Estimate Probable Amplitude of Price Movements Based on Volatility-Correlation Ratings, Industry Group Performance 1946-1960, Percentage-Strength Ratings in the Weekly Stock Selection Guide, Position-Timing Ratings, Divergent Trends--Effects of Accumulation and Distribution, Relative Strength Measurement Ratio Analysis -- Historical Background, Industry Group Analysis, Group Confirmation Principal, Analysis of Upside and Downside Volume vs. Price Movement, Trend Oscillograph, Short Selling, Things to Think About Before You Buy: Don't Overdiversify, Should I Buy a Leader or a Laggard?, Should I Buy a Stock That Pays an Unusually High Dividend Return?, How to Save Brokerage Commissions by Trading in Round Lots and Making Odd-Lot Commitments only in Higher-Priced Stocks -- end.

Summary: Important work by Chestnutt who ran the "American Investors Trust," in the 1960's and 70's. A big proponent of "Relative Strength," his mutual fund was one of the best performers in the 60's. EXTREMELY SCARCE TITLE, 1961 Edition, 43 pages, Collectible.

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Below is a Softcover Reprint of the 1961 Edition with Color Plates and
is available here for $60.00

Monetary Policy Under The International Gold Standard: 1880-1914

Monetary Policy Under The International Gold Standard: 1880-1914
by Arthur I. Bloomfield

Book Description: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York, 1959. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Orange printed wrappers with black title to cover and spine. Published October 1959.

Book Condition: Good, covers heavily soiled and minor bio-damage (see photos), spine faded and soiled, corners gently bumped, moderate shelfwear, internally very clean, pages clean with slightest hint of tanning, otherwise no marks.

Contents: I. Introduction, II. The Institutional Setting of Monetary Policy, III. Objectives and Criteria of Monetary Policy, IV. Discount Policy, V. The "Rules of the Game," VI. Other Instruments and Techniques of Monetary Policy, Concluding Remarks.

Status: SOLD, 10 March 2012 to Private Collector in Rome, Italy.

Asset Bubble Quote

As quoted from the book "At the Crest of the Tidal Wave," by Robert R. Prechter Jr.

"As a wave increases in height, it's mass increases exponentially, as does the energy released when it breaks."

-- Jon Krakauer in "Mark Foo's Last Ride," Outside Magazine, May 1995 Issue.

$100,000 Gann Trading Method

$100,000 Gann Trading Method
by Theodore McCabe

Book Description: Originally Self Published, 1980. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Unknown Date (likely 1980s), Unknown Place, REPRINT, 110pp., Extremely Scarce title by relatively unknown W.D. Gann researcher.

Book Condition: Very Good, covers lightly rubbed, corners square, internally clean, bright and unmarked,

Contents: 1. Who is Billy Jones, 2. W.D. Gann, 3. The Times of W.D. Gann, 4. The Times of W.D. Gann, 5. Gann Methods, 6. The Obtuse Angle, 7. Billionaires Use It, 8. An Ingress, 9. The Journey Begins, 10. Items of Importance. Summary: Extremely Scarce Title, so scarce that we were unable to find any reference to this material or the author in our internet searches. 110 pages, Highly Collectible to those interested in Gann Theory, but does not appear to contain to many more details of Gann's system then one would find in many of the other Gann introductory titles. Softcover, Reprint, 110 pp. EXTREMELY SCARCE.

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$125.00

A New Technical Approach to Stock Market Timing

A New Technical Approach to Stock Market Timing
by Dr. Stanley S.G. Huang, PhD.

Book Description: Investors Intelligence, Inc., Larchmont, NY, 1973. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, White printed wrappers with title to cover and spine, 1973.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, tanned and light soil, general shelfwear, binding intact, pages clean and bright, no interior marks. No dust jacket.

Contents: Chapter I: Introduction, II. Identifying Existing Trend Using Dow Theory, III. Find Market Trend Through A Statistical Method - Moving Average, IV. Evaluation of a Few Widely Held Technical Theories or Indicators, V. A Preview of our New Technical Approach, VI. Identify the Major and Intermediate Trend of Stock Prices, VII. Rate of Change Analysis, VIII. Diffusion Index of Individual Issues on New York Stock Exchange, IX. Price Versus Volume Changes: Correct Interpretation, X. Determining Degree of Speculation, XI. A Special Indicator: Short Sales by Odd-Lotters, XII. Summary and Conclusion.

Extremely Scarce 1973 title by Dr. Huang, 123 Pages. Collectible.

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The Cylinder Theory: The Psycho-Pathology of Stock Market Action

The Cylinder Theory: The Psycho-Pathology of Stock Market Action
C.M. Flumiani

Book Description: The Instute for Economic and Financial Research, 1961. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Saddle Stitch, Green printed wrapper with black title to cover and paste-down subtitle to cover (black letters on white), 1961.

Book Condition: Good, Covers rubbed, tanned and light soil, spine faded, general shelfwear, corners bumped, front cover paste-down is chipping, interior clean with the exception of some light soil to a few pages, otherwise no marks. No dust jacket.

Table of Contents: This book is divided into four parts. The first part consists of seven propositions and runs from page 8 to 23. These propositions establish the foundations for the Cylinder Theory and outline the content of law. The second part deals with various concrete applications of the Cylinder Theory. This part runs from page 24 to page 38. The part is divided into six distinct applications. The third part is dedicated to the analysis of the cylinder in depth. We discover that there are two cylinders in the cylinder and in the three propositions we attempt to capture the nature of such cylinders and the role they play in the law of conflict. Finally, the fourth part is devoted to four different applications of the two-cylinder conception of the Cylinder Theory. This book is enriched with a great many charts and illustrations. -- (contents above are word for word from Flumiani's content page, he's always very different).

Yet another Flumiani classic, this is one of the more scarce titles. He always has such an interesting take on the markets, and his perception doesn't disappoint in Cylinder Theory. Extremely Scarce. 47 Pages. Collectible.

Status: SOLD 25 April 2012 to Private Collector in California.

Your Option: How to Successfully Develop Put and Call Strategies

Your Option: How to Successfully Develop Put and Call Strategies
by Kieth H. Kretschmer, William E. Grieb, Jr.

Book Description: BASK Publishing Co., Pacific Palisades, CA, 1978. Hardcover. Sylvia Daves (illustrator). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Green leatherette with gilt title to cover and spine, First Edition, Stamped as book #122 of this edition on front endpapers, signed by both authors on front endpapers, printed "cheat sheet" laid-in.

Book Condition: Very Good, corners gently bumped, spine extremes gently bumped, small (1/16") puncture to back cover (see photo), general shelfwear, some soil to front endpapers, remainder of interior is free of marks, pages clean and bright, binding tight, spine straight.

Dust Jacket Condition: Good, covers substantially rubbed, faded and light soil, some small tears (about 1/2"), price intact.

Contents: Introduction, 1. The Significance of Options, 2. The Story of Options, 3. How Investors Use Options, 4. How Advisors Use Options, 5. How to Analyze the Option Matrix, 6. Single Step Strategies, 7. Two Step Stock and Option Strategies, 8. Compound Option Strategies, How to Design an Individual Strategy, 10. Margin and Tax Limitations, 11. Glossary of Stock and Option Terms -- end. Summary: Well written book on the basics of option trading and several advanced option strategies. They do a good job at looking at the option's history and how they can be great tools to manage risk and optimize profits. First Edition, signed by both authors, 154 pages, Collectible.

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John Law: The Father of Paper Money by Robert Minton

John Law: The Father of Paper Money
by Robert Minton

ISBN: 0809619040

Book Description: Association Press, New York, 1975. Hardcover. B8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Yellow boards with black title to spine, Assumed First Edition, 1975.

Book Condition: Very Good, spine extremes gently bumped, corners square, light shelfwear, top dust-dulled, no marks to interior, endpapers and pages clean and bright, binding tight, spine straight.

Dust Jacket Condition: Good, covers significantly rubbed, light soil and tanning to covers and flaps, price clipped. moderate wear to edges but no rips or tears.

Contents: Introduction, THE PROMISE: 1. Gold Out of Paper, 2. A Bankrupt Kingdom, 3. With a Certain Sword, 4. The Regent, THE BANK: 5. The First French Bank, 6. Billets de Monnaie, 7. No Life on the Mississippi, 8. Refuge in the Palais Royal, THE SYSTEM: 9. Diversifying the Western Company, 10. No Innocent Pleasures, 11. And Now the Indies, 12. Rue Quincampoix, 13. O More Than Man!, 14. Manon Lescaut, 15. A Portfolio Is Worth a Mass, THE CRASH: 16. Winter of Discontent, 17. Crime in the Streets, 18. Inflating the Bubble, 19. Fatal Edict, 20. La Peste, THE END: 21. A Splintered Carriage, 22. Liquidating the System, 23. In Exile Once More, 24. The Beau's Return, 25. Death in Venice, Epilogue, Appendix: John Law's Legacies, Selected Bibliography, Index.

Summary: Well written and researched book about the infamous life and near-accomplishments of John Law who was the first to put fiat money to use on a large scale in France during the early 1700's. Although the concept was sound, the implementation was flawed and muddied as he entangled the French Government's debt and the Mississippi Company (Mississippi Bubble) into the mix which lead to wild speculation and a bubble burst which resulted in the collapse of the French economy. The time line of John Law's Mississippi Scheme coincides closely to that of the South Sea Bubble which was playing out in Britain at the same time. 288 pages. Scarce, Collectible.

Status: SOLD, 25 April 2012 to Private Collector in Australia.

Investor Relations Handbook: Prepared Under the Auspices of the National Investor Relations Institute by Arthur R. Roalman (editor)

Investor Relations Handbook: Prepared Under the Auspices of the National Investor Relations Institute
by Arthur R. Roalman (editor)

ISBN: 081445349x

Book Description: Amacom, A division of American Management Associations, New York, New York, 1974. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Light blue cloth boards with white title to spine, Stated First Printing, 1974.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, small indentation to spine/cover (see photo above "R" in Relations), corners bumped, spine extremes bumped, general shelfwear, top dust-dulled, some light soil to other text blocks, bottom text block has small (1/2"x1/4") tan blemish, internally no marks, endpapers and pages are clean and bright. No dust jacket.

Contents: Part I: Investor Relations, What is Investor Relations by William Chatlos, How to Budget Dollars and Time by Gerald A. Parsons, Where Investor Relations? by Alan M. Singer and Marvin A. Chatinover, The Annual Meeting: Pro and Con by Edward H. Muncaster, Investor Relations and the Law by William H. Dinsmore, Meeting with Security Analysts by Charles L. Cohen, Printed Financial Communications by Richard A. Lewis, Investor Relations in Europe by William F. Brackman, Financial Press Relations by Robert B. Wolcott, Jr., PART II: Case Histories, Kaufman and Broad by Barbara Sayre Casey, Winnebago Industries by Lawrence N. Crail -- Appendix: Introduction by Richard M. Brodrick, Essential Laws Relating to Investor Relations Practices by William H. Dinsmore, Summary of Court Decisions Affecting Investor Relations by William H. Dinsmore, Policies and Guidelines of the Major Stock Exchanges by Arthur R. Roalman, Sources of Aid for the Investor Relations Professional by Quentin J. Hietpas, Index.

Summary: Classic and Extremely Scarce 1974 title on Investor Relations. 234 Pages, Collectible. (note: This is NOT the same as similarly titled books by Katie Frankel and Donald R. Nichols).

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A Guide to Stocks and Bonds for the Beginner: Volume I by Darnell L. Williams

A Guide to Stocks and Bonds for the Beginner: Volume I
by Darnell L. Williams

Book Description: Vantage Press, New York, 1978. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Green cloth with silver title to spine, Stated First Edition, 1978.

Book Condition: Very Good, general shelfwear, corners gently bumped, small 1/4" blemish to back cover, spine extremes gently bumped, top dust-dulled, internally free of marks, pages clean and bright, binding tight, spine straight.

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, covers rubbed, light soil and minor water damage to back cover (see photo - book not affected), slight tanning, price intact, light wear to edges.

Contents: Preface, Chapter I: Introduction, Chapter II: Annual Report of the Corporation Balance Sheet: A Closer Look at the Company Assets, Chapter III: Bonds for Income and Protection of Principal, Chapter IV: Preferred Stocks and Common Stocks, Chapter V: Stockbroker Accounts and Stock Information, Chapter VI: Investment Decisions, Chapter VII: Conclusions, Sources of Stock Market Information. --

Extremely Scarce 1978 title by Darnell L. Williams. 120 Pages. Collectible.

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The Consumer Survival Book How to Fight Inflation by Marvin L. Bittenger

The Consumer Survival Book How to Fight Inflation
by Marvin L. Bittenger

ISBN: 0812008634

Book Description: Barron's Educational Series, Inc., Woodbury, NY, 1979. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, White wrappers with 4/color decorative graphic and black and red title to cover, black and red title to spine.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed and light soil, corners gently bumped, internally pages clean and bright, no marks to pages. No dust jacket.

Contents: Preface, 1. Starting Out, 2. Saving Money on Food, 3. Purchasing Apparel, 4. Money Management, 5. Your Housing Dollars, 6. Maintaining Your Home, 7. Home Furnishings, 8. Saving Money on Your Car, 9. Insurance, Wills and Trusts, 10. The Consumer and the Law, 11. Taxes, 12. Common-Sense Health, Appendix. -- Simple 1970's no-nonsense book on how consumers can fight inflation when it rears it's ugly head again. 198 pages.

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The Rockefeller Foundation, A Review for 1947 by Raymond B. Fosdick

The Rockefeller Foundation, A Review for 1947
by Raymond B. Fosdick

Book Description: The Rockefeller Foundation, New York, 1947. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Blue card-stock wrappers with blue title to cover, 1947.

Book Condition: Fair, stain to cover (see photo) that bleeds affects the first 20 pages. covers rubbed, soiled, tanned and light bio-damage, pages tanned, otherwise free of marks. No dust jacket.

Contents: Review of the foundation 1947 by Foundation President Raymond B. Fosdick.

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The New York Stock Exchange: History, Organization, Operation, Service by Committee on Public Relations, New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange: History, Organization, Operation, Service
by Committee on Public Relations, New York Stock Exchange

Book Description: New York Stock Exchange, New York, 1935. Wrappers. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Saddle-stitch, Brown card-stock printed wrappers with black title to cover, Frontispiece view of NYSE, 1935.

Brochure Condition: Good, covers rubbed, light soil, corners bumped, entire brochure has light crease near center from top to bottom, previous owner name to front cover (see photo), some pages have light soil otherwise free of marks.

Contents: 23 page brochure on the NYSE published in 1935 that covers the history, organization, operation and services of the Exchange. Collectible Depression-Era Stock Market Title. Includes a photo of the exchange floor taken from the street gallery. 23 pages.

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Factors Affecting the Stock Market: Report of the Committee on Banking and Currency United States Senate Staff Report

Factors Affecting the Stock Market: Report of the Committee on Banking and Currency United States Senate Staff Report
by Committee on Banking and Currency United States Senate

Book Description: Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1955. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Green paper wrappers with black title to cover.

Book Condition: Good, Covers rubbed, soiled and faded, spine faded and tanned, pages slightly tanned and some pages dog-eared otherwise free of marks.

Contents: Chapter I: Stock Price Movement, II: Stock Prices and General Business Fluctuations, III: Credit and the Stock Market, IV: Tax Policies and the Stock Market, V: Individuals and Institutional Investment in Stocks, VI: Stock Exchanges, VII: Government and the Stock Market, VIII: The Over-the-Counter Market -- numerous tables, charts and graphs, one fold-out chart with Twenty-one Statistical Indicators 1946-54. -- 201 pages, great reference title.

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Investment Banking, June 14, 1937, Vol. 7, No. 8 by Investment Bankers Association of America

Investment Banking, June 14, 1937, Vol. 7, No. 8
by Investment Bankers Association of America

Book Description: Investment Bankers Association of America, Chicago, IL, 1937. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, Saddle-stitch, White paper wrappers with black title to cover, June 14, 1937, Vol.7, No. 8, Ex-Library (UCLA). Library stamp to front cover (see photo).

Journal Condition: Good, covers rubbed, tanned and light soil, some damp-staining and evidence of some water damage, pages tanned but otherwise free of marks, corners bumped and some corners dog-eared, some light red stains to back cover. No dust jacket.

Contents: In This Issue, The President's Address to the Groups, Report of Government and Farm Loan Bonds Committee, Report of Industrial Securities Committee, Report of Distribution Subcommittee, Digests and Reviews: Wall Street, Itself - from Fortune, Recommended Books on Investment Banking, Resolution: Tax on Stock Transferred to Nominees, Investment Banking Briefs, Membership Changes, 1937 Directory-Supplement No. 1, Distribution Subcommittee. -- Contains pages 287-331. Rare Depression Era Journal on Investment Banking.

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The Amazing 1940 by R.J. Rasmussen

The Amazing 1940
by R.J. Rasmussen

Book Description: R.J. Rasmussen, Los Angeles, 1939. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Saddle-stitch, White printed wrappers with title to cover, 1939.

Book Condition: Good, front wrapper chipped near top corner, covers tanned and light soil, corners bumped, small tears cover edges, pages tanned but otherwise free of marks. No dust jacket.

Contents: Part One: Consisting of Prophecies Already Fulfilled, The Amazing 1940 Part Two: Concerning Things to Come in the Near Future -- from the Foreword: " Impressions of future events, of national and international significance, come to Mr. Rasmussen as mental-pictures, without previous thought on his part, and similar to a motion-picture thrown on the screen. He has had such visions of future happenings since the age of eight years, but it was only a little over a year ago that he first commenced making a written record of them. -- Short book where Mr. Rasmussen predicts future events that span from political, geopolitical, commodity trading, stock market, oil production, which race horse would die and a host of others. I didn't have to time to research if any of those came true, but if you have the time this may be a fun project. 31 pages. Extremely Scarce Title. Collectible.

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Babson Institute, Training for Business Leadership, An Intensive Course in the Principals of Finance, Production, Distribution and Personal Efficiency

Babson Institute, Training for Business Leadership, An Intensive Course in the Principals of Finance, Production, Distribution and Personal Efficiency
Brochure for the Babson Institute, 1932

Book Description: 1932. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, Tan card-stock wrappers with black title to cover, 74 page catalog promoting the business course work for the Babson Institute in 1932-1933 by Thurlow Advertising Service, Inc., Boston., includes numerous photos.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, light soil to covers and a few blemishes (see photo), internally clean and free of marks, pages tanned. No dust jacket.

Contents: Underlying Principals of Babson Institute, Courses of Study, Finance, Production, Distribution, Personal Efficiency, Methods of Instruction, The Faculty, Campus Development, Entrance Requirements, Tuition, Living Conditions, The Board of Trustees, Outside Speakers 1931, Extension Division, List of Students 1931-1932, Calendar 1932, 1933, A Final Thought, Index. -- Collectible Depression-Era title advertising Roger Babson's Institute (now Babson College in Wellesley Massachusetts). 74 Pages.

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Mortgage-Backed Securities: New Strategies, Applications and Research by Frank J. Fabozzi

Mortgage-Backed Securities: New Strategies, Applications and Research
by Frank J. Fabozzi

ISBN: 0917253477

Book Description: Probus Publishing Company, Chicago, IL, 1987. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, Maroon cloth boards with black title to spine.

Book Condition: Very Good, actually "near fine" except some light soil to text block and blemish to top text block, no marks internally or externally.

Dust Jacket Condition: Good, covers rubbed, inside flaps tanned, not priced clipped, slightest wear to edges, no tears.

Contents: CONTRIBUTORS, PREFACE, Introduction by Dexter Senft, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations: Characteristics, History, Analysis by Richard Roll, Balance-Sheet Restructuring and Mortgage Asset-Based Financing at Thrifts by Joseph Hu, DURATION AND PRICE VOLATILITY, Overview of Alternative Duration Measures for Mortgage-Backed Securities by Andrew S. Davidson, Price, Duration and Convexity of Mortgage-Backed Securities by David P. Jacob, Graham Lord, James A. Tilley, Duration and Convexity of Mortgage-Backed Securities: Some Hedging Implications from a Simple Prepayment-Linked Present-Value Model by Michael R. Asay, Friance-Helene Guillaume, Ravi K. Maltu, The Relative Price Volatility of Mortgage Securities by Scott M. Pinkus, Marie A. Chandoha, Close From Formulas: A More Efficient Way of Computing the Price, Duration and Weighted Average Life of Mortgage Pools by Steven J. Carlson, Thomas A. Lawler, PREPAYMENTS AND MORTGAGE YIELDS: Understanding Premium Mortgage-Backed Securities: Observations and Analysis, The Consequences of the Pure Aging Effect on Yields of Mortgage-Backed Securities, Pricing and Other Investment Concerns with Adjustable Rate Mortgages, STRATEGIES: Constructive Use of Fixed-Rate Mortgages: Arbitrage Opportunities for Financial Institutions, Dollar Rolls: A Lost Cost Financing Technique, Pricing Mortgage Securities in he Forward Market, Using GNMA-Zero Combinations to Enhance Portfolio Returns, INNOVATIONS IN HEDGING: The Current Status of Hedging Tools for Mortgage-Backed Securities, Hedging Mortgage-Backed Securities, Managing a Mortgage Pipeline: Instruments and Alternatives, INDEX. 474 Pages.

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Civilization: Its Cause and Cure by Edward Carpenter (1844-1929)

Civilization: Its Cause and Cure
by Edward Carpenter (1844-1929)

Book Description: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Lim., London, 1900. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover, Red cloth boards with black title to cover and gilt title to spine, 6th Edition, 1900.

Book Condition: Fair, covers rubbed, soiled and stained (see photo), spine cover chipped, spine extremes frayed, spine faded, corners bumped, top soiled, front and back hinges cracked, binding loose, previous owner name to front endpapers, pages show slightest tanning otherwise free of marks. No dust jacket.

Contents: Civilization: Its Cause and Cure, Modern Science: A Criticism, The Science of the Future: A Forecast, Defence of Criminals: A Criticism of Morality, Exfoliation: Lamark versus Darwin, Custom. -- 156 Pages. Good Reading Copy.

Status: SOLD, 27 September 2011 to Private Collector in Golden, CO, USA.

The Great Conspiracy of the House of Morgan Exposed and How to Defeat it by H. L. Loucks

The Great Conspiracy of the House of Morgan Exposed and How to Defeat it
by H. L. Loucks

Book Description: H.L. Loucks, Watertown, South Dakota, 1916. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Softcover, Graystone card-stock wrappers, 1916.

Book Condition: Good, covers rubbed, soiled, damp-staining, spine faded, spine chipped near spine extremes, corners bumped and creased, some pencil marks throughout, some pages dog-eared, no dust jacket.

Subjects Covered: Preface, Agriculture, Money and it's Functions, Dangerous Money, Morgan Crowned Sovereign, The House of Morgan Secures Monopoly of Money, Rural Credit, The Gold Dollar, The Federal Reserve Act, The World's Banker, State Banks, 196 Pages, Indexed.

Background Notes on the Author: Henry Langford Loucks was born at Hull, Ontario, Canada, May 24, 1846 to William J. and Anna (York) Loucks. He was educated in the Canadian common schools. He married Florence Isabel McCraney at Oakville, Ontario, Canada, May 22, 1878. They had seven children, four of whom grew to maturity: Perry, Anna, Elizabeth, and Daniel. Loucks came to the United States and conducted a mercantile business in Michigan and later in Missouri. In 1884, he settled on a government homestead in Deuel County, Dakota Territory, near Clear Lake (S.D.). His settlement came as the great boom was subsiding. He experienced almost at once the hardships which were common to the farmers of the region and he took up their cause by organizing a "farmer's club" which soon became the Territorial Alliance. In 1885, this group affiliated with the National Farmer's Alliance. Loucks became the leader and president of the Territorial Alliance and assisted in organizing a number of cooperative business ventures, including fire and hail insurance and merchandising. He also established the Dakota Ruralist as the exponent of his economic views and published it for nearly twenty years. At first, he and his associates, who generally affiliated with the Republican Party, hoped to accomplish their objectives through the existing parties. But in 1890, at a joint convention of the Knights of Labor and the state Farmers' Alliance, of which he was then president, Loucks was named as candidate for governor. He was defeated, but succeeded in consolidating a large section of the farmers into a separate political party in 1891, at first known as the Independent, later identified with the People's of Populist Party. In 1892, he presided over the first Populist Party national convention. In the same year he was elected president of the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union. He fought for the adoption of the initiative and referendum in South Dakota in 1898 and its success was conceded to have resulted from his efforts. Loucks published several works, the titles of which indicate the direction of this thought. Some of the titles include: The New Monetary System (1893); Government Ownership of Railroad and Telegraphs (1894); and the Great Conspiracy of the House of Morgan and How to Defeat It (1916).While his home for many years was Watertown, South Dakota, his death occurred at Clear Lake, South Dakota, December 29, 1928. 296 pages. Extremely Scarce Title, Collectible.

Status: SOLD, 25 April 2012 to Private Collector in Australia.

The Portrait of a Banker: James Stillman, 1850-1918 by Anna Robeson Burr

The Portrait of a Banker: James Stillman, 1850-1918
by Anna Robeson Burr

Book Description: Duffield & Company, New York, 1927. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Spine loose, edge wear to spine, bumped corners and spine, good reading copy.

Status: SOLD, 21 December 2011 to Private Collector in Canada.

The Stock Market Theories and Evidence by James H. Lorie

The Stock Market Theories and Evidence
by James H. Lorie

Book Description: Dow Jones Irwin, Homewood, 1985. Soft cover. Book Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Used, slight bumping on corners, binding tight, good reading copy, stamp and price in pencil on title page, otherwise no marks.

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How to Make the Stock Market Make Money for You by Ted Warren

How to Make the Stock Market Make Money for You
by Ted Warren

Book Description: Sherbourne Press, Inc, Los Angeles, 1966. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Sherbourne Press, Inc. Los Angeles, CA. 1966. Stated First Edition, First Printing, Hard Cover, Yellow with black title on spine. Book Condition: Very Good, extremely light wear to edges, no noticeable wear to spine or corners. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, light wear on edges, corner and spine. Pages clean, no marks, with extremely light tanning appropriate to the age of this book. 319 pages. In this title, Ted Warren writes one of the first books aimed at the general public on investing based on technical analysis. Some other time proven theories and investing approaches in here as well.

STATUS: Sold 16 May 2011 to Private Collector in HI.