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Paiz Andrade: Fichas de Finca de Guatemala

Currency:USD Category:Books / Nonfiction Books Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
Paiz Andrade: Fichas de Finca de Guatemala
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Postcards: 1350 to 1351
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Paiz Andrade, Carlos & Jacqueline Paiz Riera. FICHAS DE FINCA DE GUATEMALA. D'Buk Editors S.A., Guatemala City. 2014. Large 4to. 644 pages. Original pictorial boards. Inscribed by both authors. Maps. Color historical, document and token photos throughout. Spanish text. Fine. The book tells the story of the use of private currencies, known as tokens, to pay workers, which were used more than 120 years ago in Guatemala. It is the opinion of the authors, that the use of this currency boosted the economic growth of the time, mainly in coffee and sugar farms. The book contains maps from the time, photos of the farms, copies of the farm announcements that were used in town festivals, stamps, and many images from that time. A well-illustrated and monumental work. Lot weight: 7 lbs 10oz. Subject(s): Guatemalan Tokens.