An Historical Inquiry into the Production and Consumption of the Precious Metals
by JACOB, William
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Philadelphia: Cary & Lea, 1832. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good. xii, [1], 10-427 p. 23 cm. Rebound in leather with gilt trim and lettering on spine. Decorations to book corners. New endpapers. Scuff on rear. Foxing.
William Jacob (1762?-1851) was a merchant, public official, scientist, and Parliamentarian. In this text he discusses how precious metals were used from ancient times to his own period.
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- Title
- An Historical Inquiry into the Production and Consumption of the Precious Metals
- Author
- JACOB, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Cary & Lea
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1832
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Precious metals, Economics, Mining, Gold, Silver
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