A. G. Becker Spiral Notebook
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$19.99
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Keep notes alongside a story that spans more than a century of financial change. A. G. Becker's roots lie in the 1880s commercial paper trade, and the firm grew from its Chicago beginnings into brokerage, underwriting and an international partnership. Its history includes repaying former customers by 1904 and completing its first underwriting in 1911. This Spiral Notebook is a fitting choice for students, researchers and collectors exploring business history and the changing securities markets.
A. G. Becker & Co. was a Chicago investment bank whose roots reach back to the 1880s commercial paper trade. In 1893, Abraham G. Becker took control of Herbert Schaffner & Co., a Chicago commercial paper business that had failed during the Panic of 1893, and established his own firm with $50,000 from a life insurance policy. By 1904, he had repaid the losses suffered by the former customers. The firm became a leading U.S. commercial paper dealer, then expanded into stock and bond brokerage and underwriting. Its first underwriting, for Hart Schaffner & Marx, was completed in 1911. By 1919, it had offices in New York City, St. Louis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. In 1974, Becker joined a U.S. venture with London-based S.G. Warburg and Paris-based Paribas, operating as A.G. Becker-Warburg Paribas Becker. After Warburg's interest was bought out in 1983, the firm became A.G. Becker Paribas. Paribas took full control in 1984 and sold Becker's correspondent business to Pershing LLC that May. In August, Merrill Lynch acquired the remaining investment banking and securities businesses.
Keep notes alongside a story that spans more than a century of financial change. A. G. Becker's roots lie in the 1880s commercial paper trade, and the firm grew from its Chicago beginnings into brokerage, underwriting and an international partnership. Its history includes repaying former customers by 1904 and completing its first underwriting in 1911. This Spiral Notebook is a fitting choice for students, researchers and collectors exploring business history and the changing securities markets.
A. G. Becker & Co. was a Chicago investment bank whose roots reach back to the 1880s commercial paper trade. In 1893, Abraham G. Becker took control of Herbert Schaffner & Co., a Chicago commercial paper business that had failed during the Panic of 1893, and established his own firm with $50,000 from a life insurance policy. By 1904, he had repaid the losses suffered by the former customers. The firm became a leading U.S. commercial paper dealer, then expanded into stock and bond brokerage and underwriting. Its first underwriting, for Hart Schaffner & Marx, was completed in 1911. By 1919, it had offices in New York City, St. Louis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. In 1974, Becker joined a U.S. venture with London-based S.G. Warburg and Paris-based Paribas, operating as A.G. Becker-Warburg Paribas Becker. After Warburg's interest was bought out in 1983, the firm became A.G. Becker Paribas. Paribas took full control in 1984 and sold Becker's correspondent business to Pershing LLC that May. In August, Merrill Lynch acquired the remaining investment banking and securities businesses.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.