Whiting Perry B 1868 (2 results)

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, 1868- . Summary: The memoirs of Perry Whiting, a founder of one of the pioneer distributors of building materials in southern California, the Whiting-Mead Company. Whiting writes in the dedication: "I dedicate these memoirs to the young men and women who have an ambition to become successful in life's struggle, hoping that reading of my varied experiences will inspire some of you to become thrifty and save sufficiently while young and strong, to supply your needs when old and weak". 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages; Description: 334 p. Illus. , map. 24 cm. Notes: Editor's note signed: John A. Davies. Lettered on cover: "Perry", experiences of a pioneer. Subjects: Whiting, Perry, 1868- . Summary: The memoirs of Perry Whiting, a founder of one of the pioneer distributors of building materials in southern California, the Whiting-Mead Company. Whiting writes in the dedication: "I dedicate these memoirs to the young men and women who have an ambition to become successful in life's struggle, hoping that reading of my varied experiences will inspire some of you to become thrifty and save sufficiently while young and strong, to supply your needs when old and weak". 1 Kg. …