Double Eagle
the epic story of the world's most valuable coin
$55.32
- Paperback
360 pages
- Release Date
26 June 2007
Summary
The Double Eagle: A Coin of Obsession and Intrigue
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 mos…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393330007 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0393330001 |
| Author: | Alison Frankel |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2007 |
| Weight: | 311g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“Frankel steers her reader through a world of coin fairs, backroom deals, gossip and meticulous scholarship. The result is a thriller-like narrative that tacks swiftly back and forth among the principal players.” – Jason Goodwin - Wall Street Journal
About The Author
Alison Frankel
Alison Frankel is a senior writer at The American Lawyer. Her work has also appeared in Newsday, the New York Times, and several other national magazines. She lives in Sea Cliff, New York.
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