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A scarce first-edition economic and political study examining inflation not merely as a financial problem, but as a moral issue with far-reaching consequences for government, society, personal wealth and national stability.
Published in 1970 by Theo. Gaus’ Sons, Inc., The Immorality of Inflation by Charles E. Williams explores the uses and abuses of money, early monetary concepts, the Federal Reserve System, postwar inflation, public confidence, the consequences of inflation, the future role of gold and methods for reversing the inflationary spiral. The book includes a glossary of monetary terms, bibliography, government-agency reference section and index.
Hardcover first edition with a 1970 copyright date and no later printing stated. No dust jacket. The mustard-colored cloth boards retain bold black lettering on the front cover and spine. Moderate exterior wear includes bumped and rubbed corners, edge wear, scattered discoloration, slight bowing and areas of cloth loss along the lower rear board. The text-block edges display toning, staining and faint waviness. A previous owner’s professional stamp appears on the front endpaper. The binding remains intact, and the interior pages appear generally clean and readable with no extensive writing or highlighting observed.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact copy and form an important part of the condition description.
SKU V-1
Rare 1970 The Immorality of Inflation Charles E Williams 1st Edition Gold
$175.00
Published in 1970 by Theo. Gaus’ Sons, Inc., The Immorality of Inflation by Charles E. Williams explores the uses and abuses of money, early monetary concepts, the Federal Reserve System, postwar inflation, public confidence, the consequences of inflation, the future role of gold and methods for reversing the inflationary spiral. The book includes a glossary of monetary terms, bibliography, government-agency reference section and index.
Hardcover first edition with a 1970 copyright date and no later printing stated. No dust jacket. The mustard-colored cloth boards retain bold black lettering on the front cover and spine. Moderate exterior wear includes bumped and rubbed corners, edge wear, scattered discoloration, slight bowing and areas of cloth loss along the lower rear board. The text-block edges display toning, staining and faint waviness. A previous owner’s professional stamp appears on the front endpaper. The binding remains intact, and the interior pages appear generally clean and readable with no extensive writing or highlighting observed.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact copy and form an important part of the condition description.
SKU V-1