Keats, Charles. 1982. Magnificent Masquerade: The Strange Case of
Dr. Coster and Mr. Musica (NY and London: Garland).
Philip Musica, a NY swindler, who created the false identity
of Dr. Coster, took over McKesson Robbins. He weathered the
Depression by creating fictitious profits from a Canadian
firm. false invoices were forged to obtain very positive
financial reports for auditors. His machinations went
unnoticed until 1940, when internal political difficulties
rather than a failure to pay dividends led to the discovery.
I believe that he was seriously considered as a person with presidential
potential.
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Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929
Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
