Principles and Practice of Finance : A Practical Guide for Bankers, Merchants, and Lawyers. Together with a Summary of the Natoinal and State Banking Laws, and the legal rates of interest, tables of foreign coins, and a glossary of commercial and financial terms

Carroll, Edward, Jr

Published by G P Putnam's Sons, New York, 1895

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Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket/slip, spine head tears, light cock, light cock, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover.; "The book is divided into two parts. The first [two chapters] which deals only with the Principles of Finance, and the second which is confined to the practical application of those principles through the machinery of finance and commerce." - Preface. The second part, "The remaining five-sixths of the book constitute a good compendium of what an academic or businessman ought to know regarding the currency of the United States, the national banking system and the State and private institutions of New York State, the clearing house system, the New York Stock Exchange, the various kinds of business paper and the methods according to which the more common business transactions are made. The book contains a table of foreign coins, and has one chapter summarizing the laws of each state regarding legal rates of interest, days of grace and legal holidays. A glossary of thirty-one pages defines the business terms most in use. Students as well as businessmen will find the book one worth reading and placing in their libraries for reference." - The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Volume 6, November 1895, page 164. First Edition, First Printing of this well-reviewed turn-of-the-century overview of business finance and banking practice in the United States and New York State. ; Ex-Library; vii, 311 pages. Seller Inventory # 15565

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles and Practice of Finance : A ...

Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons, New York

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good-

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition; First Printing.