Paul Studer — In the Shadow of Gold

New York, Greenberg, 1934 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this fascinating 1930s novel about an attempt to create a single world currency, with the moral message of teaching the reader that 'you too are living in the shadow of gold&apos. The first edition, first printing, in the publisher's original price clipped illustrated dust wrapper.An unusual American novel in which the president of the World Bank attempts to destroy the institution from the inside, by counterfeiting currencies around the world, and attempting to create a single global currency. Author Paul Studer discusses historical events where crops and live-stock have been destroyed by governments while millions in the world starve. These events are detailed on the rear wrap of the dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price clipped dust wrapper. Bumping and small split in cloth of spine head, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper back strip lightly age toned. Two small closed tears to head of front wrap, and minor loss and light chipping to head of back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.