The Romance of Savings Banks
London: S.W. Partridge and Co., 1898. First Ediition. Hardcover. 16mo. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #001672
The "World's Wonders" Series. Original teal cloth with illustration of a post office savings bank on front board and spine. Publishers monogram stamped on rear. 160 p.p., [20] p.p. ads. Includes frontispiece, and illustrations throughout. A Christmas Greetings booklet from London Savings Bank Department, gilt coat of arms of the United Kingdom embossed on front cover. [12] p.p., laid-in, with photographs; publishers advertisement for laid-in, with text printed on recto and verso. Light foxing to endpapers and greetings booklet. Light rubbing to boards, edges. Spine is slightly tilted, with bruising to spine-ends. Light soiiling and scuffs to rear board. Small bump to foot of rear board. Otherwise in very good condition. Examines the early history of savings banks and their progress.
Price (CAD): $130.00