The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
by Bernstein, Peter L
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Seller
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Staten Island, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Wiley, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover in publisher's non price-clipped dust-jacket. 432 pages. Bibliography, Index. First edition, first printing with full number line. The folklore and history of man's most coveted metal. No previous ownership marks. Incidental fold [from binder] at upper edge of half-title, else book is clean, square, fresh and unmarked. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket. .
Synopsis
Incorporating myth, history and contemporary investigation, Bernstein tells the story of how human beings have become intoxicated, obsessed, enriched, impoverished, humbled and proud for the sake of gold. From the past to the future, Bernstein's portrayal of gold is intimately linked to the character of humankind.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017789
- Title
- The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession
- Author
- Bernstein, Peter L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0471252107
- ISBN 13
- 9780471252108
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Gold - Its, Legend, Allure and History
- Bookseller catalogs
- History;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Great Expectations Rare Books
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Staten Island, New York
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