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KENT, FRANK R. - The Story of Alex. Brown & Sons. 1800-1950.
Baltimore: The Barton-Gillet Co, 1950. One Volume Edition Issued on the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Foundation of the House in 1800. Volume One: 1800-1925 is the history of the first five generations and Volume Two: 1925-1950 concludes the history of the fifth generation (represented by B.Howell Griswold, Jr) and tells the story of the sixth generation. 10" x 7" x 1.5". Pp.210/60, colour frontispiece + 33 further plates. Brown cloth, gilt title to front and spine, minor wear to top and tail of spine. Plus acrylic bookmark (dated 2010) commemorating William Brown (1715-1778) and Margaretta Davison (1725-1805) the parents of Alexander Brown, founder of the Company. (A heavy voloume which may cost extra to send overseas). VG.** Alex. Brown & Sons was the first investment bank in the United States, founded by Alexander Brown, an Irish linen merchant, in 1800 in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1830 theyfinanced the continent's first railroad, the Baltimore & Ohio, which opened markets to the West. In 1865 they issued letters of credit, one of the firm's earliest innovations, to help rebuild businesses in the South after the Civil War.
GBP 50.00GBP [Appr.: EURO 57 US$ 65.74 | JP¥ 10138] Booknumber: 51326
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