New York: Barron's, 1927. First edition of the Wall Street legend's classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Philip Carret on the title page. Fine in the rare original dust jacket with some repair and tape. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. The Art of Speculation presents a complete review of the tools of the speculator and offers a full education on a variety of securities — especially bonds, stocks, and derivatives. Philip L. Carret was a Wall Street legend and pioneer of one of the first mutual funds. Warren Buffett said of Carret that he had "the best long term investment record of anyone I know." "The Art of Speculation is laden with insights and studies that are as fresh today as newly cut grass . . . a joy to read. The topics covered were timeless in 1931 . . . and written in 24-carat prose" (Victor Niederhoffer).

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Bookseller: Raptis Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 141467
Title: The Art of Speculation.
Author: Carret, Philip L
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barron's
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1927
Keywords: Art of Speculation First Edition, Philip Carret First Edition, Philip Carret First Edition Signed

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Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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