Published by Crown Publishers, New York, 1952
Seller: Aladdin Books, Fullerton, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Signed and dated 3/12/53 by the author in fountain pen on the half-title page, accompanied by a lengthy gift inscription in another hand. Book is in fine, fresh condition in original black cloth while dust jacket is vg+ with slight edgewear and somewhat faded spine but no chips and no significant tears. NOT price-clipped. A facinating book about the design of the household lamp both in terms of function and form. 179 pages of text plus a huge section of black and white photos and illustrations on coated paper stock. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London., 1940
Seller: Colophon Books (UK), Leek, STAFF, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 52.82
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 251 pages inc index + 4 pages of adverts at rear and 17 photo illustrations and 2 Plans of factory and chart of trading. Blue cloth boards all clean and tight, dustwrapper has a few edge rubs and small chips at top edge. Has been signed and presented to "The Chance Technical College from Robert D. Best, May 1966". On FFEP. The author and the son of the founder. slight offsetting from wrapper flap to endpapers. A very Good+ copy. *This history centres mainly on the period in the company from 1840-1914 and also on his education and social conditions of the working classes he championed. Signed by Author(s).