plunger tale wheat pit (17 resultados)

Condición: New.

Illustrated with B&W photo prints, including frontispiece. [8], 249pp.; 8.5 x 5.75 in. Good. Plenty of stains and smudges to boards, none especially disfiguring; bottom corners turned in; spine cover slightly darkened with a few more stains; text tight and clean, save for two smudges on copyright page, hinges strong. "The story of 'Old Hutch,' a famous wheat manipulator with the background of the Pit, in the days when America's industrial history was in the making." (Publisher's Weekly) "Edward Jerome Dies, formerly the president of the National Soybean Processors Association, was a staff correspondent of the Associated Press and a magazine writer before launching his Chicago public relations bureau." (Soybean Digest).

Condición: New.

Tan cloth, green spine title. 1st Edition. A scarce novel of the American wheat markets. weight: weight: 1.3 lb. Good, covers soiled, spine darkened, spine ends and corners worn, hinges weak, contents very good, no dust jacket. Frontispiece plus four additional plates. 21.3x14.3 cm. 249 pp.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Plunger: A Tale of the Wheat Pit' provides a gripping account of the high-stakes world of grain speculation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Centered on the career of Benjamin P. Hutchinson, the legendary trader known as 'Old Hutch,' the narrative explores the volatile environment of the Chicago Board of Trade. It details the dramatic attempt to corner the wheat market in 1888, illustrating the immense power and sudden ruin that characterized the era's financial titans.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. The Plunger: A Tale of the Wheat Pit By Edward Jerome Dies First Edition, 1929 A scarce and desirable financial novel set against the turbulent backdrop of the Chicago grain exchanges. The Plunger offers a vivid portrayal of commodity speculation, ambition, and the psychological intensity of the wheat pit during the height of America's speculative era. Published in 1929 the year of the historic market crash this work carries added historical resonance for collectors of early Wall Street and commodity trading literature. First Edition. Octavo, approximately 8 x 5½ inches. Approximately 312 pages (please verify pagination). Condition: Good to very good. Boards show discoloration consistent with age. No wear to the spine ends or corners. Pages display uniform age toning. Previous owner's name is neatly written inside the front cover. Hinges are tight, and binding remains solid. Interior pages are clean with no writing or underlining noted beyond the ownership inscription. An increasingly sought-after title for collectors specializing in early 20th-century speculation, financial fiction, and pre-Depression market literature.

Condición: VERY GOOD. First printing. A fictionalized and sympathetic biography of Benjamin P. Hutchinson, "Old Hutch," one of the first of the great speculators in commodity futures - in this case, wheat - between the 1870s to the early 1890s. Interesting look at how these markets work, the bulls who buy and the bears who short the commodities - at the time, plungers - those who went all out to control the markets - were considered heroes. Among other famous plungers who appear in this book are J. D. Armour and Joe Leiter. Illustrated with photographs. 249 pp. Very good in gold cloth - usual toning to the pages, some soiling to the covers, but a tight and straight copy. Comment "a very interesting record" on the front pastedown.

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 280. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 280.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good+. First Edition. FIRST edition, first printing. Dust jacket shows some paper loss at front and back, mild rubbing. Binding tight and square, no loose pages. Boards are clean and bright. Previous owner name written in pencil on fly leaf. No other markings.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. A fine copy but for a trace of spine darkening, in good+ to very good- chipped dust jacket, one chip of which removes the R in Plunger on the front panel, while another goes down the rear spine fold removing the word "The" but leaving Plunger untouched; tearing at the rear flap fold, too. A scarce book and an even more scarce dust jacket. The advertising copy calls this part history, part biography that reads like a realistic novel, this is because it is a novel with its site of action inspired by the Chicago Board of Trade.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 249 pp.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: New. Print on Demand.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condición: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 280, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 280 280.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 276, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 276 276.