The bi-metallic question / By Samuel Smith, M.P.
1887, First Edition. London : E. Wilson. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. POS to title page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 145 pages; Physical description. : 145 p. [1] p ; 22 cm. Notes: A reissue of various papers and addresses published by the author, 1876-86. Dates of available copies: 1887. Contents: Bi-metallic money, 1879.--The silver question, 1876-1879.--Gold and silver and the depression of trade, 1885.--Questions on the subject of currency and prices. --Answers, 1886.--The sufferings caused by the appreciation of the gold standard. --Appendix [table showing ratio between silver and gold, 1800-1884, by R. Barclay]: 1886. Subject: Currency question - Great Britain. Bimetallism. Silver Gold Money International trade Currencies. Item #194331
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