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  • A Dutch physician involved in share dealing in the Dutch speculation explosion of 1720. Engraving, 1720.
  • A dwarf holding his hat. Engraving.
  • A Dutch physician involved in share dealing in the Dutch speculation explosion of 1720. Engraving, 1720.
  • A dwarf reading. Engraving, 1720.
  • An autopsy on an investor in the Dutch speculation boom of 1720 reveals that he had died of an excess of air, representing lack of value in the shares. Etching, 1720.
  • Six men appear puzzled and have their hands raised to their faces. Woodcut and letterpress.
  • An autopsy on an investor in the Dutch speculation boom of 1720 reveals that he had died of an excess of air, representing lack of value in the shares. Etching, 1720.

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    Six men appear puzzled and have their hands raised to their faces. Woodcut and letterpress.

    | Date: [1720?] | Reference: 31516i
    Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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    A dwarf holding his hat. Engraving.

    | Reference: 4000i
    Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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    Financial crises and social spending : the impact of the 2008-2009 crisis / Maureen Lewis, Marijn Verhoeven.

    Lewis, Maureen | Date: 2010
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    The performance of a play representing the Dutch share price boom of 1720: Bombario blows bubbles before Princess Quinquenpoix. Etching, 1720.

    | Date: [1720?] | Reference: 812285i
    Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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    Death as an allegory of the Dutch financial crisis of 1720-1721. Etching, 1720.

    | Date: [1720] | Reference: 816096i
    Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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Stocks
Short selling (Securities)
Stockholders
Netherlands
John Law
Stock exchanges
Speculation
Amsterdam
Bankruptcy
Dwarfs (Persons)

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