The Currencies of China: An Investigation of Gold & Silver Transactions Affecting China, With a Section on Copper
by Eduard Kann; Arnold, Julean [Foreword]
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0915262223
- ISBN 13
- 9780915262229
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About This Item
New York: Sanford J. Durst, 1978. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xviii, 540, [1], xxii - xlviii pp. Glossary of banking terms. Subject Index. Corrigenda. Reprint of the 1926 first edition. "Records in minute detail the history and background of metallic currencies in the Middle Kingdom - gold, silver and copper - and examines their relationships with each other and with the currencies of other lands. Delves into such fascinating areas as regional gold mining, the Chinese mints, efforts to introduce a true gold standard, and the use of foreign trade dollars in China." - Foreward to this reprint edition. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear to publisher's brown leatherette covered boards. An excellent copy. Gift quality..
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- Bookseller
- RareNonFiction.com (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 843H4563
- Title
- The Currencies of China: An Investigation of Gold & Silver Transactions Affecting China, With a Section on Copper
- Author
- Eduard Kann; Arnold, Julean [Foreword]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0915262223
- ISBN 13
- 9780915262229
- Publisher
- Sanford J. Durst
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- Numismatics - China, China - Coins, gold, silver, Copper, Precious Metals
- Bookseller catalogs
- Asia; Antiques And Collectibles;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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- Fine
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- Reprint
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