The Successful Merchant Sketches of the Life of Mr Samuel Budgett

William Arthur

Published by Hamilton, Adams and Co, London, 1859

About this Item

A very smart copy of this biography regarding Samuel Budgett. An uncommon work. The twenty-second edition of this biography.Inscription of prior owner to the verso of front endpaper, dated 1860.With an engraved frontispiece of the subject of this work, Samuel Budgett. Samuel Budgett was an English merchant who was based in Kingswood Bristol. He built a wholesale grocery business called H.H. & S Budgett which covered a large area of Southern and Western England and South Wales.A fascinating biography of this important Somerset based merchant. Providing an insight into nineteenth century commerce. In a contemporary half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Rubbing to the joints and extremities. Minor rubbing to the raised bands. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper, dated 1860. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 756L23

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Successful Merchant Sketches of the Life of Mr Samuel Budgett
• Publisher: Hamilton, Adams and Co, London
• Publication Date: 1859
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography & Autobiography