Buy this book on-line Metcalf, H. E. (Henry Ernest) : On Britain's BusinessRich & Cowan, 1943
136 pages (complete). A RARE copy of a fascinating book that gives unique insight on commercial activity in Russia, China and Japan mainly towards the end of the 19th Century. Metcalf was a ship engineer and travelled widely. This memoir of his travels and insights was written so that his grandchildren would know of his experiences. It has a distinctive voice and Metcalf was not shy of opinion. Printed in wartime this book is in general good condition. The board cover is sure and tight. It has some mild wear to the head and foot of the spien and the corners have shelf depressions. The covers have surface marks and stains. Inside, the frontispage is missing. The guttering along the frontis-plate is open but the security of the binding is not compromised. The pages are firm, eventful, neat, clean, clear. There is a mild printing creasing to pages beyond page 123. Otherwise, the contents are confident, companionable and considerate. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Metcalf, H. E. (Henry Ernest) : On Britain's Business. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, livres anciens, rare books, atlases and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |