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Chronicles and Characters of the Stock ExchangeChronicles and Characters of the Stock Exchange

This book, the first American edition of John Francis's *Chronicles and Characters of the Stock Exchange*, offers a historical account of the London Stock Exchange and its prominent figures. Published in 1850, it includes mentions of prominent figures from the Rothschild and Goldsmid families, alongside other individuals of the Hebrew faith, illustrating the involvement of Jewish people in the financial world of the 19th century. A biographical sketch of the economist David Ricardo is featured on page 77.

Seating List for the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Building Opening Dinner, March 1, 1898Seating List for the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Building Opening Dinner, March 1, 1898

This seating list documents the guest list for a dinner held on March 1, 1898, to celebrate the opening of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Building. The list, compiled by Simon J. Block, details the seating arrangement for the event, including prominent Jewish guests such as Harry S. Kahn, A.B. Loeb, Oscar Loeb, and Walter C. Louchheim. The list is presented in a formal format, indicating the table assignments and the names of those invited.