Chicago Association Commerce (84 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Photographs (illustrator). Near very good soft cover pamphlet, staples are rusted & center pages detached but present, otherwise bright & clean. No date but probably 1930's, fully illustrated with black & white photographs throughout, colorful covers, family of four on front cover. Size oblong 9x6, pages not numbered but probably over 60. A pamphlet encouraging people to visit Chicago, the Friendly City.

368 pp. Illustrated. Folio, original illustrated wrappers. Some light use to wrappers.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Unpaginated (approx. 66p.) Wrap edges lightly scraped. A promotional and pictorial review of Chicago, Illinois, in the 1930s highlighting its business environment. Includes photos and information about its buildings, location, financial services, government offices, newspapers, libraries, universities, colleges and schools, churches, parks, museums, monuments, concert halls, hospitals, department and specialty stores, candy manufacturers, publishers, meat packers, food products, transportation, aviation, power resources, hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, theaters, and other places of interest. B&w maps and photographs. (6-1/4"x9-1/2").

Soft cover. Condition: Good. [48p.] Top edge of first few pages dog-eared, toned wraps corners worn and top front creased with scrape and stains and top of spine chipped. "The purpose of this booklet is to tell [.] why [Chicago] is a favorable location for new industry [and] why it offers opportunities for the further development of existing industries." [From Foreword] Contains statistics on commerce and information about existing businesses. View of Chicago's Package Car System map of U.S. tipped in. B&w illustrations. (9"x6").

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good plus. First edition. Sixteenmo, 256 pages, red cloth, silverfish tracks on covers, bright gilt stamping. The torn rear pocket has only the color map of the Business Portion of Chicago, by Geo. F. Cram, with many businesses identified, most prominently (with a large red arrow) the Chicago Association of Commerce. The front cover is stamped "National Peace Congress Edition". It was the 2d Congress, and held May 3-5, 1909. This new work is "for the dual purpose of properly guiding and assisting in the entertainment of visitors to Chicago, and, to instruct Chicagoans themselves in subjects of civic interest .It may be accepted as a compendium of reliable information regarding the city. A departure is made from the usual scheme of such publications in arranging a series of street car rides about the city. . The index at the back of the book is a complete key to everything in the Guuide." - Preface. IMPORTANT: Under the caption "Street Names and Numbers" will be found instructions for finding the location of the streets and avenues of the city under the new numbering plan adopted in a recent [1908] ordinance. The two maps accompanying the Guide also will prove of value for this purpose to the stranger.".

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Markings on the cover; 64 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. no date (1923). Softcover staple-bound brochure, size is 8" x 9". Condition for this staple-bound brochure is in near fine condition with slight wear to edges, slight wear to corners and spine ends, minor soiling to covers. 12 pages with photos with --- 1923 brochure published by the Chicago Association of Commerce, with photos of various buildings, locations, the Chicago Cubs stadium, hotels, and more. Inside back cover has "Coming Attractions in Chicago" for the months of July, August, September, consisting of various conventions.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the findings of a comprehensive administrative survey of the City of Chicago's government conducted in 1940. Commissioned by The Chicago Association of Commerce and The Civic Federation, the study examined the city's administrative operations, focusing on efficiency, economy, and potential savings. The survey's findings revealed opportunities for significant financial savings, personnel reductions, and organizational improvements. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the city's administrative structure, highlighting areas where streamlining and modernization could enhance service delivery. The book offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of urban governance, emphasizing the importance of effective management, fiscal responsibility, and citizen engagement. It demonstrates how a systematic review of administrative practices can lead to tangible improvements in the functioning of a major metropolitan government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages; Description: 256 p. : front., ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Chicago (Ill.) --Description and travel --History. 3 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book reveals the long and complex trade relationship between the United States and Canada. The author traces this history from the 1840s to the early 1900s, a time marked by shifting political alliances, economic interests, and efforts to establish a mutually beneficial trade agreement. The book draws on primary sources such as diplomatic correspondence and speeches to provide a detailed narrative of the negotiations and debates surrounding the various trade agreements between the two countries. The author argues that despite setbacks and periods of tension, the desire for closer economic ties has been a persistent force in shaping the relationship between the United States and Canada. The book sheds light on the historical context and the motivations behind the efforts to establish a free trade agreement between the two countries, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North American trade and diplomacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Softcover. 18" x 24" tabloid format. Folded horizontally. Contains photos and advertisements throughout. Rare. **OCLC** lists two copies at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library. Very Good with a few creases, edge wear and small splits.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to Chicago, Illinois, written in the early 1900s and comprehensive in its exploration of the city's history and major landmarks. The author shares details on the city's origins, the first buildings and residents, and the expansion of the area as a hub for transportation and trade. An entire chapter is dedicated to the Great Chicago Fire, its causes, and the accounts of its aftermath. The book also provides a look into the city's art, culture, and nightlife, and includes detailed guides on how to get around Chicago using public transportation, making this a fascinating read for anyone interested in the historical and cultural depth of a major American city. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages; Description: 256 p. : front., ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Chicago (Ill.) --Description and travel --History. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good plus. First edition. Sixteenmo, 256 pages, red cloth, silverfish tracks on covers, bright gilt stamping, presentation stamp on front pastedown. Two very fresh folding maps in the rear pocket. . This new work is "for the dual purpose of properly guiding and assisting in the entertainment of visitors to Chicago, and, to instruct Chicagoans themselves in subjects of civic interest .It may be accepted as a compendium of reliable information regarding the city. A departure is made from the usual scheme of such publications in arranging a series of street car rides about the city. . The index at the back of the book is a complete key to everything in the Guuide." - Preface. IMPORTANT: Under the caption "Street Names and Numbers" will be found instructions for finding the location of the streets and avenues of the city under the new numbering plan adopted in a recent ordinance. The two maps accompanying the Guide also will prove of value for this purpose to the stranger.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. (industry, industries, reference, IL).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 70. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 70.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 56. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 56.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 66. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1910 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 66.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 16 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 36 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 60. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 60.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1959 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 44 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1941 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.