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THE SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT: SKETCHES OF THE LIFE OF MR. SAMUEL BUDGETT
by ARTHUR, William
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1852. ARTHUR, William. THE SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT: SKETCHES OF THE LIFE OF MR. SAMUEL BUDGETT, LATE OF KINGSWOOD HILL. London: Hamilton, Adams & Co., 1852. Fourth edition. Presentation from the Dowager Lady B - (illegible) to Amos Laurence (Lawrence?) tipped in at front pastedown, with Laurence's signature. Tipped in at end of text is a manuscript letter signed AL, addressed "Dear Pastor" and praising the book, and offereing to bankroll a condensed version. viii + [2] 392 pp. + [2 pp. autograph letter] + 8 pp. publisher's catalogue. 8vo., maroon cloth stamped in gilt and blind, spine sunned to light brown. Light soil to cloth. Moderate wear to spine and corners. Frontispiece engraving excellent. Interior clean and tight. Amos Lawrence (1786-1852) was a noted philanthropist and merchant of the 19th century; Lawrence, Massachusetts, is named after his son, Amos Adams Lawrence.
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- Bookseller
- Boston Book Company
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 82700
- Title
- THE SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT: SKETCHES OF THE LIFE OF MR. SAMUEL BUDGETT
- Author
- ARTHUR, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1852
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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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Established in 1979, Boston Book Company offers rare and interesting books in a broad range of subjects. Our areas of particular expertise: Japanese artist books of all eras, East Asian art in general, photographica, local history, women's books, English and American literature..
We are always eager to learn something new.... Every collector brings a novel approach to our shared love of books.
Welcome!
Helen Kelly
Charles Vilnis
David Fredette
James Desrosiers
Elizabeth Fragala
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