Correspondence on the subject of bimetallism (i.e. the use of a monetary standard based on both silver and gold), between Gibbs and Edward Lucas Jenks Ridsdale (Chief Assayer of the Royal Mint); with one letter from E Koch to Gibbs, thanking him for permission to translate a pamphlet on bimetallism into German.
Henry Hucks Gibbs correspondence
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- ReferenceGB 96 AL272
- Dates of Creation1st Jan 1876 - 1st Jan 1884
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description7" x 4.5" and 8.5" x 5.5" 5 items (9 leaves)
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These documents are inserted in a Goldsmiths' Library volume 'Pamphlets. Bi-metallic standard 1876-84' [vol 7] - Library classmark [G.L.] E (S) [Aldenham Collection] 7. To request the documents, please place an order for the volume, specifying that you wish to see the autograph letters AL272.
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