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A Century of Banking by Commercial Banking Company Sydney Limited, 1834-1934

By The Commercial Banking Company Of Sydney Limited

Hardcover • Art in Australia

Description

Title: A Century of Banking
Author/Publisher: The Commercial Banking Company Of Sydney Limited (Art in Australia)
Publication Year: 1934
Format: Original Illustrated Hardcover

Synopsis

Published in 1934, 'A Century of Banking' chronicles the significant first hundred years of The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited. This authoritative volume serves as a detailed institutional history, marking the centenary of one of Australia's foundational financial institutions, from its establishment in 1834.

Authored by the bank itself, this non-fiction work offers a unique, insider perspective on its evolution, its role in the economic landscape, and the broader financial developments across Australia during a pivotal century. It stands as an original historical document, presented in a robust hardcover format.

  • Founding and Growth: This historical account meticulously details the establishment of The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney in 1834, tracing its expansion, key strategic decisions, and the challenges and successes encountered over its first hundred years of operation.
  • Australian Economic Chronicle: Beyond a mere institutional history, the book provides insights into Australia's economic development, charting how the bank's activities intertwined with colonial and national growth, trade, and industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • A Visual Journey: Richly illustrated, the volume presents a visual chronicle of the bank's history, likely featuring period photographs of branches, prominent figures, significant documents, and perhaps architectural renderings, offering a vivid glimpse into its past.

As an original, vintage publication from 1934, this inscribed volume is a compelling acquisition for collectors of financial history, Australian history, or institutional chronicles. It provides an invaluable record of a major banking entity and its enduring impact on the nation's economic fabric.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

Format Hardcover
Condition Acceptable
Publisher Art in Australia
Signed No
Subject History
Vintage Yes
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed Yes
Book Title A Century of Banking
Personalised Yes
Year Printed 1934
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults
Original/Facsimile Original
Special Attributes Illustrated

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