The Art of The Market by Bob Tamarkin, With Commentary by George H. LaBarre - 1999 dated Book about The Art of Scripophily - Historical Stocks and Bonds

Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1999, 176pp, book fully illustrated in color. Hardbound and of exceptional quality throughout. Two centuries of American business as seen through its stock certificates. Bob Tamarkin had been nominated 3 times for a Pulitzer Prize. Truly brilliant text and a visual delight.

Scripophily, the hobby of collecting old stocks and bonds, gained popularity around 1970. The word “scripophily” was coined by combining “scrip,” meaning ownership rights, and “philos,” meaning “to love.”

Today, thousands of collectors worldwide pursue rare and sought-after stock and bond certificates. Whether private investors or business professionals, many find scripophily enjoyable as a hobby, while others view it as a viable investment strategy.