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Double Eagle: The Epic Story of the World's Most Valuable Coin
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication date
May 1, 2006
Pages
323
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780393059496
ISBN-10
0393059499
Dimensions
1 by 6.50 by 9.50 in.
Weight
1.50 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$25.95
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§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A history of the famous 1933 twenty-dollar American coin traces how it was stolen during the Great Depression, hidden for four decades, seized in a government sting, and more, in an account that cites the contributions of such figures as Theodore Roosevelt and Egypt's King Farouk.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Alison Frankel's stylish narrative hums at the pace of a thriller. Her meticulously researched descriptions and vivid character studies bring the coin's history to life and illuminate the world of coin collecting, where the desire to possess often borders on madness. 8 pages of illustrations
"A thrilling page-turner....This is a great read."âPublishers Weekly, starred review
One coin, for years the only known 1933 twenty-dollar Double Eagle in the world, has inspired the passions of thieves and collectors, lawyers and charlatans. Its extraordinary story winds across seventy years and three continents, linking an almost unbelievable cast of characters: Theodore Roosevelt and a Philadelphia gold dealer with underworld connections; Egypt's King Farouk and an apple-cheeked Secret Service agent; London's most successful coin dealer and a retired trucker from Amarillo, Texas.Alison Frankel's stylish narrative hums at the pace of a thriller. Her meticulously researched descriptions and vivid character studies bring the coin's history to life and illuminate the world of coin collecting, where the desire to possess often borders on madness. 8 pages of illustrations
Editions
Hardcover
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from W W Norton & Co Inc (May 1, 2006)
9780393059496 | details & prices | 323 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $25.95
About: A history of the famous 1933 twenty-dollar American coin traces how it was stolen during the Great Depression, hidden for four decades, and seized in a government sting in an account that cites the contributions of such figures as Theodore Roosevelt and Egypt's King Farouk.
About: A history of the famous 1933 twenty-dollar American coin traces how it was stolen during the Great Depression, hidden for four decades, and seized in a government sting in an account that cites the contributions of such figures as Theodore Roosevelt and Egypt's King Farouk.
Paperback
Reprint edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (June 1, 2007)
9780393330007 | details & prices | 323 pages | 5.50 × 8.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A history of the famous 1933 twenty-dollar American coin traces how it was stolen during the Great Depression, hidden for four decades, seized in a government sting, and more, in an account that cites the contributions of such figures as Theodore Roosevelt and Egypt's King Farouk.
About: A history of the famous 1933 twenty-dollar American coin traces how it was stolen during the Great Depression, hidden for four decades, seized in a government sting, and more, in an account that cites the contributions of such figures as Theodore Roosevelt and Egypt's King Farouk.
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