The Retailer (6 results)

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Volume 23, Nos. 1-16 bound in one volume. (Business, Advertising, Periodicals) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical rivalry between manufacturers and retailers, examining how unethical practices and discriminatory pricing have threatened the survival of both parties. The author, a respected figure in the industry, draws on firsthand knowledge and historical documents to provide a thorough analysis of the challenges faced by these essential players in the supply chain. The book traces the evolution of trade practices, highlighting the pivotal role of wholesalers in stabilizing the market and fostering fair competition. It explores the legal ramifications of price-fixing and other anti-competitive behavior, underscoring the importance of protecting the interests of all stakeholders. Through a nuanced exploration of trade ethics, the author demonstrates how a lack of cooperation and understanding has led to damaging practices that ultimately harm consumers. The book offers valuable insights into the dynamics of trade and commerce, urging both manufacturers and retailers to embrace ethical practices and work together to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Near Fine. Original stapled white paper covers with William Caxton printer's device to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 8 pages of text (including the covers). Kraus formed a business that reprinted scientific and scholarly journals and reference books. SIGNED 'P. Kraus 3. iii. 77' inside the front cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper). …

Condition: Very Good. Sixth edition hard back binding in publisher's original cardinal red cloth covers, black title to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams throughout. Sadly, the silver bookmark has adhered to the rear end papers, sun fading to the red of the spine, spine ends and corners turned-in with shallow rubs and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. RADIO [Wireless Telephony].…

ONE: Spirit Stock Book. 116pp., 4to. Internally in good condition, on aged paper, in heavily-worn cloth binding, with worn paper label on front cover. (The purpose of the book is given in the description of Item Two, below.) Detailing the sale (or return?) of spirits, exclusively to Samuel Webster & Sons, between 1910 and 1950. The entries on each page are divided into eight printed columns: 'Date when the Spirits were Sent out', 'No. of the Certificate sent with them', 'Christian and Surname of the Persons or Name of the Firm to whom the Spirits were sent', 'Of what Place', 'Gallons of Spirits Sent out', 'Kind or Quality of the Spirits', 'Strength of the Spirits', 'Galloons at Proof'. The last column is usually left blank, and the kinds of spirits include rum, Scotch, Irish, Canadian, Brandy, Gin, and occasionally Cherry Brandy, Benedictine, Drambuie. The other eight documents are in good condition, on lightly-aged paper. n TWO: Printed 'Pattern of Spirits Stock Book'. Excise document. Made out in manuscript to 'Mr. A. E. Hoyle, of Bulls Head Hotel, Retailer of Spirits, Halifax', dated 15 May 1923 and signed by Excise officer R. Goodfellow. 1p., folio, with example of layout of form on reverse of leaf. 'Every rectifier, dealer, and retailer must provide himself with and keep a Stock Book according to a pattern to be obtained on application to the proper officer, and must, on receiving any Spirits, and also on sending out or delivering any Spirits required to be accompanied by a certificate, enter in his Stock Book the particulars specified in that behalf in the Fourth Schedule.' THREE: Printed Excise 'Entry Paper'. 1p., folio. Completed in autograph by Hoyle, who describes himself as 'Publican for the sale of Beer Spirits and Wine', with 'five rooms adjoining each other on the ground floor marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, one cellar marked 6, one room on the first floor marked 7 all for the purpose of storing and retailing Beer, Spirits and Wine'. Like Item Two dated 15 May 1923. FOUR: Printed Excise documen, headed 'BRITISH WINES'. 'Dated this 8th day of March, 1912. | Signed by Order of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise, | J. P. BYRNE, | Secretary.' 1p., folio. FIVE: Printed Excise 'Notice', 'By order of the Commissioners, | J. P. BYRNE, | Secretary.' Regarding the extracting of spirits from the wood of casks. SIX, SEVEN and EIGHT: Three printed Excise documents. Item Six headed 'Penalties upon misdescribing Articles as Spirits or Beer.' 4pp., 12mo. Dated February 1939. Item Seven headed 'Notice by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise'. 8pp., 12mo. Dated August 1936. Item Eight headed 'British Wine'. 3pp., 12mo. Dated January 1928. NINE: Manuscript receipt for £1 17s 0d, on letterhead of the Halifax & District Licensed Victuallers' Wine & Beersellers' Protection & Benevolent Association, signed by social secretary H. Vinton. …

Condition: Very Good. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original cardinal red cloth covers, black title to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 278 printed pages of text with two-tone illustrated advertisements front and back, monochrome diagrams throughout, 3 pages from The Wireless Engineer of 1936, loosely enclosed. Sadly, silver bookmark has adhered to page 115, spine ends and corners creased, with shallow rubs and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. RADIO [Wireless Telephony].…