William Joseph Reader (28 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. First edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and tears.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. First edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and minor tears.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 46845710. 1790182415. 9/23/2026 4:53:35 PM.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0719024099.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 160pp card covers, well illustrated in colour and bw, related ephemera loosely inserted, light crease to spine.

paperback. Condition: Good. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Cover with a little rubbing, creasing, edge and corner wear, sunned spine and edges, marks/scratches. Pages with Age discolouration otherwise Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any other issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding, A Good personal copy. **363g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.; Studies In Imperialism.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. The jacket is shelf rubbed with light creasing and browning along the edges. The boards have little edge wear. The binding is secure. Browning along the edges of the pages not affecting text. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Tanning to edges, more a function of the cheap paper the publisher chose to use for the book.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Fast Despatch Soft Covers - will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. hardback, thick octavo, blue cloth lettered gilt to the spine, no jacket. A tightly bound copy with clean and unmarked contents, xvii + 569pp. Illustrated.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 148 pages. Cover worn.

Condition: New. In this book, Reader attempts to understand the extraordinary mass voluntary enlistment of two and a half million men in the British army in the first sixteenth months of the Great War Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 259. . 1988. Illustrated. paperback. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Wrapper is price clipped, rubbed and lightly marked, boards lightly marked, free endpapers pasted to pastedowns. school stamp to one of the pages, otherwise clean throughout. Good. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Paper a litle yellowed. Books sent promptly by First Class Post.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0297004638. …

Condition: New. In this book, Reader attempts to understand the extraordinary mass voluntary enlistment of two and a half million men in the British army in the first sixteenth months of the Great War Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 259. . 1988. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Pages in good condition. Some light dustmarks on top. Pages are excellent and clear. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1979, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> A House in the City: A Study of the City and of the Stock Exchange Based on the Records of Foster and Braithwaite, 1825-1975 by William Joseph Reader provides an in-depth examination of the Stock Exchange and the evolution of its reputation, particularly through the lens of the firm Foster & Braithwaite. Established in 1825, this firm emerged during a period of significant economic growth in Victorian Britain, capitalising on the burgeoning railway sector and becoming one of the early brokers to introduce American railway securities to the London market. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a sector often perceived as akin to a betting shop, a sentiment Foster & Braithwaite sought to challenge.The book delves into the Quaker roots of the firm?s partners, whose interconnections through religion, family ties, and business ventures offered substantial influence in banking throughout the 19th century, notably with the Lloyds. Reader narrates how Sir John Braithwaite, who served as Chairman of The Stock Exchange from 1949 to 1959, aimed to reform the Stock Exchange?s reputation from one of irresponsible gambling to a vital component of the modern mixed economy, highlighting its role in managing established securities and facilitating new financial ventures.What sets this study apart is its reliance on the extensive archives of Foster & Braithwaite, which chronicle the firm's operations from its inception to the contemporary era. This unique access allows for a nuanced portrayal of the Stock Exchange, providing a private perspective on an institution that plays a pivotal role in public finance and economic development. Through these records, readers gain insight into the challenges and transformations within the financial landscape over a crucial century. (LL).…

Gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Befriedigend. 580 Seiten Oxford Press - 1st. 1970 : W. J. Reader - gb + Su . Gr. FT-2B12-4VKZ Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 789.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.