Savings Banks and Safe Securities
1898. Decorative Cloth. The 1898 1st edition of this uncommon, self-published examination of "safe and remunerative securities desirable as investments for individuals, trustees and institutions." The first half of the book breaks down the different classes of savings banks, the second half explores the various safe securities. Solid and VG to VG+ in its wine-red cloth, with bright gilt-titling at the front panel and decorative, blindstamped bordering to both panels. Light spotting and soiling at the front panel's lower-edge, otherwise very sharp. And internally clean as could be, with no writing or markings of any kind. 16mo, includes a large fold-out chart (in superb condition) titled "Abstract of Reports of Condition of the Mutual and Stock Savings Banks in the United States 1896-97." Very Good. Item #18867
Price: $500.00