Published by J. H. Chambers & Co., St. Louis, MO, 1881
Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Leather. Condition: Good. Light pink end papers, an aged copy, moderately age-soiled textblock with a bit of a musty odor, else clean and tight. Previous owner's penciled name on ffep. Front board very tender at the hinges, but still intact; Very worn and scuffed full-leather binding, very worn at the corners and edges 715pp., including index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
Title continues: "Business and Its Successful Prosecution, Embracing Every Detail, From The Smallest to the Greatest, Each Particularly Considered Forming a Complete Business Guide, Arranged In Proper Order, for the Merchant, the Farmer, the Clerk, the Mechanic, and the Student. Public Business, How to Call and Organize Public Meetings, Conventions, Associations, and Clubs; with the Rules and Proceedings at Public Dinners, Parliamentary Law, the Rules of Government of Public Assemblies and Legislative Bodies, Public Speaking, and the Principles of Elocution. Social Laws, Embracing the Rules of Social Etiquette, the Art of Beautifying, Style, in Composition, Social Letter Writing, Home Amusements, Harmony of Colors, and Style in Dress. Revised and Enlarged"; 8vo.; brown cloth covered boards with gilt lettering, hardcover; 702 pages plus index; boards are edgeworn and soiled and former owner's name on front endpaper else very good.