2008 Briggs HISTORY OF LONGMANS & THEIR BOOKS 1724-1990 1st Edn ILLS

Description: 2008 Briggs HISTORY OF LONGMANS & THEIR BOOKS 1724-1990 1st Edn ILLS Click image to enlarge Description Full Title: A History of Longmans and Their Books 1724-1990, Longevity in Publishing. Author(s): Asa Briggs. Publisher & Date: London: The British Library; New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Press, 2008 (1st Edition). Pages: xi, 587 pp. Dimensions (Approx): 25.5 x 20 cm. Illustrations: Colour & B/w Illustrations Throughout. Provenance: Ownership inscription of Jean Tsushima to ffep, dated 17th October 2013. Description: "This story of publishing deals with the history of the oldest commercial publisher in the United Kingdom. Founded by Thomas Longman in Paternoster Row in London in 1724, it tells of the people who ran the firm, the principles they held to and their success as entrepreneurs. The story is told within the context not only of the book trade but also of national and international social, economic, intellectual and cultural history". An excellent copy of the first edition, bound in the publisher's green cloth with gilt title to spine. Binding remains sound, firm, and clean, with only light wear to extremities. Prior owner's inscription to ffep (see above). Internally sound and firm with pages clean and crisp throughout. D/w not clipped. Clean with only light shelf-wear. Please view images carefully to confirm condition. Payment Options: Paypal, UK Cheques/Postal Orders, Bank Transfer. Combined Shipping: Wherever possible multiple purchases will be combined into one parcel in order to reduce shipping costs. However, please be aware that books will be dispatched separately from prints, maps, documents, postcards, &c (see notes on Packaging below). Please wait for an invoice to be sent before making payment. Packaging: i) Books: Items will be bubble-wrapped and dispatched either in bubble-lined envelopes (smaller items) or in a sturdy cardboard outer. ii) Prints, Maps, Documents, Postcards, &c: Depending on size & quantity, items will be dispatched either in card-backed envelopes or postal tubes (capped & secured at ends). FEEDBACK: This is always appreciated and will always be left in return after it has been received from buyers. In the event of any problems with your purchase, please contact us immediately, and before leaving feedback, so that we have the opportunity to put things right. Customer satisfaction is important to us, we will respond promptly, and will do our best to resolve any problems. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

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