Self Help (Clear Print) by Samuel Smiles - 2006-09-13

Inst of Economic Affairs, 2/1/1997. Paperback. Good. 9x5x1. Paperback book in good condition. Some notation, and underlining in the book.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. “The poor man with rich spirit is in all ways superior to the rich man with a poor spirit.”From promoting thrift while criticizing materialism to asserting the importance of character, morality, hard work and perseverance in achieving success, Samuel Smile’s Self-Help instils in its readers, a desire to succeed.A precursor of self-help literature, it identifies the capacity for self-improvement, especially in the working class and draws upon the success stories of the inspiring and self-made millionaires.Self-Help has been called ‘the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism.’ This masterpiece became an instant bestseller and continues to inspire and ignite its readers.

Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

John Murray, 1910. Hardcover. Good. 1910. No Edition Remarks. 488 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Light thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Paperback. Very Good.

John Murray, 1929. Hardcover. Good. 1929. 347 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.