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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 113 pages + illustrations. Ex-university library marks, light wear to the edges of the blue covers, pages tanned; a sound binding; good overall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 213351.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'John W. Sterling: A Sketch' provides an intimate and authoritative look at the life of one of the most influential corporate lawyers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by his long-time law partner, John A. Garver, this work chronicles Sterling's rise from his education at Yale and Columbia Law School to his pivotal role in founding the prestigious firm of Shearman & Sterling.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. 1st. 1st printing; blue c w/gilt titles; lite wear at extremities; 113 clean, unmarked pages.a corporate lawyer in New York City, and in 1871 helped found the law firm of Shearman & Sterling, which represented Jay Gould, Henry Ford, the Rockefeller family, and Standard Oil.[3]Sterling never married. In 2003, historian Jonathan Ned Katz uncovered evidence that Sterling lived for nearly fifty years in a same-sex intimate partnership with cotton broker James O. Bloss. B/W Photos (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Blue cloth covered boards with gold embossed lettering on front cover and spine. Ex-library copy with paper label on spine, library bookplate on front paste-down, pocket and due date slip on rear end page and paste-down and the usual library and discard stampings. Despite the library markings, it is a decent copy, clean and tight. ; There is a frontispiece portrait of John Sterling and nine other full-page illustrations, including drawings of the buildings on campus that were named for him. ; frontispiece portrait, full page illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; ix, 113 p pages; John Sterling (1844-1918) was a 1864 graduate of Yale College, did a year of post graduate work at the college and then attended law school at Columbia. He practiced law in New York City and in 1873, he and Thomas Shearman founded Shearman and Sterling. Sterling died in 1918 and left a residuary estate of $15 million to Yale. In accordance to his request, Yale established an endowment Of the Sterling professorships, and built Sterling Memorial Library, Sterling Law Building, the Hall of Graduate Studies, and the Sterling Hall of Medicine.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'John W. Sterling: A Sketch' provides an intimate and authoritative look at the life of one of the most influential corporate lawyers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by his long-time law partner, John A. Garver, this work chronicles Sterling's rise from his education at Yale and Columbia Law School to his pivotal role in founding the prestigious firm of Shearman & Sterling. The narrative explores Sterling's legendary work ethic and his involvement in some of the most complex legal and financial matters of the Gilded Age, representing major industrial and financial interests. Beyond his professional achievements, the book details Sterling's profound connection to Yale University, where his record-breaking bequest transformed the institution's physical and academic landscape. This sketch offers readers a window into the evolution of the American legal profession and the life of a man whose legacy remains visible today through the libraries and professorships that bear his name. It is an essential read for those interested in legal history, the history of New York, and the impact of large-scale philanthropy on American higher education.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 may 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.…

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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: 184. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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: 184.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "John W. Sterling: A Sketch" provides an intimate and authoritative look at the life of one of the most influential corporate lawyers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by his long-time law partner, John A. Garver, this work chronicles Sterling's rise from his education at Yale and Columbia Law School to his pivotal role in founding the prestigious firm of Shearman & Sterling. The narrative explores Sterling's legendary work ethic and his involvement in some of the most complex legal and financial matters of the Gilded Age, representing major industrial and financial interests. Beyond his professional achievements, the book details Sterling's profound connection to Yale University, where his record-breaking bequest transformed the institution's physical and academic landscape. This sketch offers readers a window into the evolution of the American legal profession and the life of a man whose legacy remains visible today through the libraries and professorships that bear his name. It is an essential read for those interested in legal history, the history of New York, and the impact of large-scale philanthropy on American higher education.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "John W. Sterling: A Sketch" provides an intimate and authoritative look at the life of one of the most influential corporate lawyers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by his long-time law partner, John A. Garver, this work chronicles Sterling's rise from his education at Yale and Columbia Law School to his pivotal role in founding the prestigious firm of Shearman & Sterling. The narrative explores Sterling's legendary work ethic and his involvement in some of the most complex legal and financial matters of the Gilded Age, representing major industrial and financial interests. Beyond his professional achievements, the book details Sterling's profound connection to Yale University, where his record-breaking bequest transformed the institution's physical and academic landscape. This sketch offers readers a window into the evolution of the American legal profession and the life of a man whose legacy remains visible today through the libraries and professorships that bear his name. It is an essential read for those interested in legal history, the history of New York, and the impact of large-scale philanthropy on American higher education.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 178, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 178 178.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 154, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 154 154.…