The Traffic Library : Construction and Interpretation of Tariffs

Chicago, Illinois:: The American Commerce Association, 1920. A square, tight copy. Inner hinges are perfect. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Bound in the original tan cloth with gilt lettering. The binding is handsomely decorated with gold and black rules, and red and black spine panels. A practical guide to the history and application of national rail tariffs and rates. From the Preface: "The purpose of this volume is to train men to interpret the tariffs published by the common carriers, thus enabling them to determine whether they are constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The developments which, since the passage of the original act in 1887, have resulted in the present methods of tariff regulation, construction, publication and filing are therefore reviewed. It constitutes the whys and wherefore of tariff evolution.". First Edition? (No Additional Printings). Hard Cover. Very Good++ condition./No dust jacket. 8vo. xiii, 364pp. First Edition? (No Additional Printings).…