Scripophily: Collecting Bonds and Stock Certificates, by Keith Hollender, 1983

Description: Scripophily: Collecting Bonds and Stock Certificates by Keith Hollender, 1983, Hard Cover/Dust Jacket, 144 pages; Illustrated with b/w and color plates. Published in USA by Facts on File Inc., New York, Originally published in Great Britain in 1982 by Ward Lock Limited, London, Printed and Bound in Great Britain by M 7 A Thomson Litho Ltd., Scotland. ISBN 0-87196-625-5.Size 10-1/4 x 8 x 5/8 inch, weight 1 lb 8.1 oz. Scripophily is one of the most interesting subjects in collecting. The old bonds and stock certificates are early financial documents, and their historical and economic backgrounds are clearly explained in this book. This hobby has all the lure of stamp-collecting with a far greater variety of themes to pursue. Bonds and stock certificates are often finely engraved, sometimes printed in exquisite colors; many of them are really rare. Collecting these items is really all-absorbing passion, making owners happy. Parts of this book give valuable information about the subject, advice on how and where to buy and sell what pitfalls to avoid and how to look after your collection. The Appendices include dealers and auction houses - of course this information is too old for present time, but publications, societies and Bibliography may be very useful for today's collectors. Book is pre-owned and in good condition, with minimal shelf wear. There are some minimal defects such as:- discoloration on both fly leaves in the front and in the back- dust jacket has minor tear on the lower part of the spine- spine is slightly deformed on both ends- back cover of dust jacket has some flaws and "wrinkle", - all mentioned defects are shown on pictures.In general book is good, no missing pages, spine is strong, binding is tight. From smoke-free household.Thank you for looking.

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