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When Movements Matter: The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security (Princeton Studies in American Politics)
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No jacket- very good- light wear- a few dog eared page corners & 10 pages have light highlighting o/w interior is sturdy & clean. K-7.
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When Movements Matter: The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
Seller: Grey Matter Books, Hadley, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text is unmarked; pages are bright. Binding is sturdy, though the covers are a little flared. Dust jacket is ever so slightly edgeworn. 322pp.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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When Movements Matter: The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security (Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative Perspectives, 176)
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover with dust jacket in Like New condition. Carefully packaged to avoid damage in shipping.
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The Economic Meaning of the Townsend Plan An University of Chicago Round Table Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 24.05
US$ 4.44 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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The Townsend Plan: what it is and what it isn't
Published by Workers Library Publishers, New York, 1936
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Pamphlet. 46p., stapled wraps, 5x7.25 inches, wraps lightly worn and soiled, penciling and small stain on front wrap, staples rusted, 1/4 inch closed tear on top edge of rear wrap else good condition. *Seidman B240.
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The Townsend plan analyzed
Published by n.pub, N.pl, 2003
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
19p., stapled wraps, recent reprint, dated in pen on rear wrap. Original publication data: New York, Tax Policy League, March, 1936.
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The Townsend Plan: What it is and What it Isn't
Published by Workers Library, New York, 1936
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. In stapled wraps, 12mo, 46pp. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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The Challenge of the Townsend Plan to Young Men
Published by The Travis Press Not Stated, Wichita, KS
ISBN 10: 9110045643 ISBN 13: 9789110045644
Staple Bound. Condition: Used Good. Text is in English. Size - H: 6.25', W: 3', D: 1.25' This item is Used and is listed as being in Good condition. Binding is intact. Some pages have some tanning. Tears at the top spine corner Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
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When Movements Matter : the Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security / Edwin Amenta
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
First Edition
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Description: viii, 322 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects: Old age pensions --United States --Individual retirement accounts --Social security. 3 Kg.
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The Economic Meaning of the Townsend Plan: An University of Chicago Round Table (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 30.87
US$ 5.61 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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The Townsend Plan : A Speech by Hon. Clarence F. Lea of California in the House of Representatives.
Published by Govenment Printing Office, 1936
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. PAPERBACK - Minor cover wear - clean unmarked text - tight binding. ** WE SHIP DAILY (Mon-Fri) ** Free Tracking Information.
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WHEN MOVEMENTS MATTER: The Townsend Plan & The Rise of Social Security
Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, N. J., 2006
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition / First Printing. Black cloth binding with silver colored print on spine. Tight, sound and unmarked. 322 pages including index and notes. Dust jacket in mylar. Not price-clipped, no prices on flaps. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2.
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Why I Believe in the Townsend Plan
Published by Sheridan Downey Publishing Company, Sacramento, 1936
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good (-). No Jacket. First Edition (stated). A stated first edition. An affirmation, though not quite entirely, of Francis Everett Townsend's old-age pension proposal made during the Great Depression. Known as the Townsend Plan, this proposal influenced the establishment of the Roosevelt administration's Social Security system. While Townsend wrote the introduction to this book, a partial re-explanation of the Plan by Townsend and his rejection of changes to the plan proposed by Downey in the book is tipped in at the title page. Condition notes: 122 numbered pp; HB. Pages: clean, ivory, tight; frequent penciled margin bars, several dog ears, a.e. mildly sunned. Cover: med blue cloth, black titles front/spine; moderate shelfwear, extrems worn, soiled. Of historical and social interest.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. covers have heavy wear, corners and ends of spine heavily bumped and creased, binding tight, no writing, disclaimer from Dr. Townsend on title page, 122 pages, proposal to pay everyone over the age of 60 a pension of $200.00 per month with changes proposed by the author and disputed by Dr. Townsend Size: 6.25 x 9.25.
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When Movements Matter : the Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security / Edwin Amenta
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
First Edition
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Description: viii, 322 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects: Old age pensions --United States --Individual retirement accounts --Social security. 1 Kg.
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When Movements Matter: The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security (Princeton Studies in American Politics)
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691124736 ISBN 13: 9780691124735
hardcover. Condition: New.
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The Townsend Plan Before Congress
Language: English
Published by Old Age Revolving Pensions, Washington DC, 1935
Manuscript / Paper Collectible First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Stapled softcover brochure explaining this legislation regarding old age pensions by its founders, 32pps, some soiling, creasing, dampstaining but uncommon, loose insert subscription order slip to Townsend Weekly @ $2 p.a. Eventually led to FDR's Social Security legislation.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A VG or better tight copy , 1st Edition.
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An army of the aged; a history and analysis of the Townsend old age pension plan. With an introduction by Bruce Bliven
Published by The Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1936
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. 329p., front., illus., first edition, review copy with notice pasted down on front end paper, very good condition in a good dust jacket (chipped at the head of the spine, spine faded, some edge wear).
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When Movements Matter : The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0691138265 ISBN 13: 9780691138268
Condition: New.
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Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 9 x 6 in. stapled pamphlet. 32 pp. Blue and white paper wraps. Front wrapper has OARP Ltd. logo and motto "Youth for Work / Age for Leisure." Below it, a Townsend Club membership card with perforated edges, filled in by previous owner with black ink but not punched out. Some faint soiling to wraps, first and last leaves, rest of text clean. Laid in is small (4.25 x 2.75 in) membership application card, filled in with pencil by previous owner (Edith Farr of Medway, MA). Townsend & Clements' outline for a pension program intended to relieve the economic effects of the Great Depression.
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When Movements Matter : The Townsend Plan and the Rise of Social Security
Book 24 of 67: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative PerspectivesLanguage: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0691138265 ISBN 13: 9780691138268
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Age Before Booty: An Explanation of the Townsend Plan
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1936
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Foreword by Francis E. Townsend. A study of the Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension Fund. This book is in good condition. The interior is clean and bright. The spine is tight. There is soiling of the covers and a slight musty smell. The spine is a little darker. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Economics.
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An Army of the Aged: A History and Analysis of the Townsend Old Age Pension PLan
Published by Caxton Printers, Caldwell ID, 1936
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, Caxton Club, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Association Member: MWABA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Introduction by Bruce Bliven. Advance Review slip tipped in. Small chip on upper front jacket corner, else a fine unclipped jacket in a Brodart cover.
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The Economic Meaning of the Townsend Plan by a University of Chicago Round Table
Published by University of Chicago Press (1936), Chicago, 1936
Seller: Old New York Book Shop, ABAA, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Original wraps. Condition: Very good. First Edition. 37p octavo A very good copy in blue printed wraps.
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The Townsend Plan Taxing For Sixty; Introduction By Lewis W. Douglas
Published by Doubleday & Company, Garden City, 1936
Seller: Austin's Antiquarian Books, Wilmington, VT, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good +. First Edition. Octavo; pp. viii, (ii), 81; red cloth lettered in black in a dust jacket; Very good in a jacket with a faded spine and a little wear at edges. The Townsend Plan was a proposal by Dr. Francis Townsend, a retired medical doctor, during the Great Depression for an old-age pension in the United States. For a few years it spawned a popular movement, but with the passage of Social Security the Townsend movement lost most of its steam.Cousin and intimate friend and advisor to both Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Nicholas had a long and interesting life and career.
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The Townsend Recovery, Employment Assurance and Old Age Pension Plan. (C)55555
Published by Townsend Club No. 1, Fitchburg, MA, 1935
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
9p., 8.5x11 inch mimeographed sheets stapled at upper left corner, last page loose but present; two Townsend Plan stamps affixed to cover sheet. Outline of sample address for introducing the Townsend Plan to audiences. Haldebel was president of Townsend Club No. 1 in Fitchburg.
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The Townsend Plan Will Succeed, A National Rally Song
Published by Self-Published, Eagle Point, Oregon, 1938
Unbound. Condition: Good. Single folded sheet. Reference library copy with ink stamps. Sheet music very good. Sticker shock and writing on front cover.
