Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty [Signed, Bound in Genuine Leather]

Yunus, Muhammad

Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2010

About this Item

[2010] Genuine, Deep Green Leather Binding, featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 289 pages including Index. SIGNED TWICE BY THE AUTHOR: IN THE BOOK AND ON THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY LAID IN THE BOOK. Four raised ridges (hubs) on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers: Satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. This is the award-winning book on micro-lending and the battle against poverty. "By giving poor people the power to help themselves, Dr. Yunus has offered them something far more valuable than a plate of food --- security in its most fundamental form," according to President Jimmy Carter. The Economist said: "[This remarkable book] has become a mecca for development economists and is being copied around the world." The author, Yunus, has been named a practical visionary who has improved the lives of millions of people in his native Bangladesh and elsewhere in the world. The book and the certificate are both signed by the author - the book is genuine leather. Condition: Several scratches and rubs to the gilt on edges (from filing on bookshelf), else overall Fine, new condition. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. SOME COMPETITORS ONLINE SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE NEW OR FINE BUT HAVE BEEN READ. THIS BOOK IS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND NEVER READ. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty [Signed, Bound in Genuine Leather]
• Publisher: Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Illustrator: Jenny Dossin
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)