benj cobb (27 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 341 pages; 45 chapters; Pages tight; slight yellowing; moderate page wear; no markings; page edges darkened; Frontispiece is image of Benj. F Cobb along with facsimilie of his signature and notation; tissue protector; Front blank page excised from book; front inner spine crease weakened and split but pages intact. Many illustrations. Dark green hard covers with gild lettering on front and spine. Areas along front and back edges, spine and corners have discolored blotches. Slight wear on corners and spine ends. The author, a practical lumber dealer, began writing for the Northwestern Lumberman, a lumber paper. He shares his experience and practicability of the different medhods in the lumber business. Chapter headings include: Keeping Accounts Straight; Advertising; System of Business; Collections; Competitors; Customer; Estimate Sheets; Lime sheds; Letter Writing; Care of the Lumber; Mill and Lumber yard; Office System; Paying Commisssions; Trials of the Retailer; Selling for Cash; Keeping Stock; Trading Stamps; Lumber Wagons; Care of the Yard, etc. VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY.

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Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Marshall D. Smith (illustrator). 1st edition, thus. 1st edition thus, 1905. A Very Good copy. 12mo., 114 with black & white images. Bound in publishers illustrated brown cloth. Some minor overall soiling to covers, with light rubbing to edges. Previous owners name inside front cover listing his address as "Any old place, Virginia". Front hinge starting, unmarked.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Marshall D. Smith (illustrator). Brown boards with pictorial front cover; spine is bumped and edges show wear, page edges show age. Pictures available upon request.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illus. by Marshall D. Smith, 6.5 x 4", pict light brown cloth; teg, 116pp, covers a little rubbed, extremities bumped and a bit worn, eps toned, foredge spotted, but still a funny little decorative cloth binding.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illus. by Marshall D. Smith, 6.5 x 4", pict light brown cloth; teg, 114pp, covers a little rubbed, extremities bumped and a bit worn, eps toned, but still a funny little decorative cloth binding.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illus. by Marshall D. Smith, 6.5 x 4", pict light brown cloth; teg, 113pp, covers a litte rubbed, extremities bumped and a bit worn, eps toned, but still a funny little decorative cloth binding.

HARD COVER GREEN. Zustand: GOOD. Contains Methods in the Retail Lumber Business. Chapter on Credits, How To Handle a Customer, Shed Building, Educating Customers, Handling Help Etc., Etc. gold gilt lettering on spine and cover, previous owner book plate on inside of front board, slightly racked, DATE PUBLISHED: 1901 EDITION: 341.

Illustrations by Marshall D. Smith. NY: Hurst & Company, copyright 1905. 7 halftone plates. 6.5x4", pictorial cloth, top edge gilt. 7 jocular letters in drummer slang from Denver, Colorado Springs ('Dry Town'), Salt Lake City ('Among the Mormons'), Tacoma ('Among the Remittance Men'), Prescott, AZ - misadventures with schemers building the boom towns. Cloth bit soiled, owner name, G.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Practical information on running a lumber yard ca. 1900.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf wear to green cloth hardcover. A few small stains on edges of text block. Otherwise a tight, unmarked book. 341 pp.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dive into the humorous and insightful world of 'Jack Henderson on tipping,' a collection of witty essays by Benj. F. Cobb exploring the age-old custom of gratuities. Through sharp satire and keen observation, Cobb examines the nuances of tipping in various settings, particularly within the hospitality industry. This amusing exploration delves into the unspoken rules and social dynamics surrounding this ubiquitous practice.

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Pictorial cloth. Zustand: Good +. Marshall D. Smith (illustrator). First Edition. Uncommon 1905 1st edition of this wonderful, rakish guide on tipping. Good+ only in its pictorial cloth, with pronounced wear and spotting to the boards and offsetting at the pastedowns and endsheets. Still though, charming and presentable. 16mo, nicely illustrated by Marshall D. Smith.

First Edition. Benj. F. Cobb. Ella S. Brison, illustrator. Yankee Mother Goose. New York: Hurst & Co., Publishers, 1902. First edition. Octavo. Unpaginated. Illustrated in color by Ella S. Brison. Publisher's tan cloth, spine and front board lettered in red and decorated in red, black, and green. From the Reed K. Bilz collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. . Light wear and toning to spine and boards; small discoloration to front board; spine gently cracked at center; hinges starting; scattered foxing throughout; offsetting throughout from illustrations. Very good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Discover the timeless wit and wisdom of 'Jack Henderson on Tipping,' a long-lost gem now revived for modern readers. Out of print for decades, this captivating work by Benj. F. Cobb has been meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions, transforming it into a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Dive into the charming world of Jack Henderson, where the art of tipping becomes a delightful exploration of human nature and social customs. With humor and keen insight, Cobb unravels the nuances of generosity and etiquette, making this book as relevant today as it was in its original era. Whether you're a casual reader seeking a light-hearted yet thought-provoking read or a collector of classic literature, this beautifully restored edition promises to engage and entertain. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of literary history, lovingly preserved for today's and future generations. 'Jack Henderson on Tipping' is more than just a reprint; it's a timeless journey into the heart of human interaction, waiting to be rediscovered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Jack Henderson On Tipping | Benj. F. Cobb | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Alpha Editions | EAN 9789369057696 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.