The International Conference For A Single Monetary Unit (Invitation)

Invitation, 8.5 x 11 stapled, 7 pp., 7 page advertising piece by C.M. Flumiani inviting prospects to become a member of his International Conference for a Single Monetary Unit, no date but we estimate mid 1970s, Condition: Very Good, someone (likely Flumiani) hand wrote in blue pen the following inscription to the top front page of this piece, "Do join us in one of the greatest undertakings of the century." (see photo), light wear to edges, pages tanned otherwise unmarked. Contents: Above all, Carlo Marie Flumiani was a salesman. In this piece he lays down all the reasons we should make a tax deductible monetary pledge to his "conference" in order to provide the world with a stable currency. Here is an excerpt from the front page, " This College has taken an historically important initiative. You know of the conditions of monetary chaos which exists at present in the world due to the confusion of over 100 national currencies whose value is constantly fluctuating. These conditions of monetary chaos make international trade difficult, foreign investments risky and they are one of the chief causes of economic crises, international unrest and the abject poverty into which live vast masses of human beings. This College because of the importance it places upon the pursuit of international studies has created THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR A SINGLE MONETARY UNIT. I AM EXTENDING YOU AN URGENT INVITATION to join this Conference. Very few initiatives are a important as this one. The world is economically, financially and monetarily confronted with the crucial and imperative need to give to itself an element of monetary stability if any progress is being made toward the better exploitation of the wealth of this globe and its better distribution among the peoples of the earth." What is peculiar about this piece is that Flumiani talks about a "CONFERENCE," yet NO DATE of this so-called conference is ever mentioned. It turns out to be more of a piece to generate donations to his cause. For those who know of Flumiani's colorful legal past, this line of invitation comes as no surprise. Despite, Flumiani's methods he most certainly DID author and publish some classics on trading and market psychology. His name is rarely mentioned anymore, but for several decades from the late 1950s to the late 1970s he published well over 50 market related titles. This is a collectible piece of original Flumiani ephemera. 7 pp.…