Letters from a Life Insurance Man to His Son (Signed)
by Swift, Bert
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Elizabethtown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Self-published in New Bedford, Mass., (c. 1924). Stated 3rd edition. Signed and inscribed by the author in 1931. A series of 20 light-hearted letters about life and life insurance. A clever format for the author to discuss marketing strategies, customer psychology, etc. The final "Addenda" page is a quote from Elbert Hubbard, founder of the Roycroft community and author of similar books of wit and wisdom. 43 pp. 12mo hardcover. Nicely printed with colored initials and text. VG with light wear, a couple of small spots. Sound, tight binding. Scarce, especially signed. WorldCat locates four copies.
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- Bookseller
- Lux Libri (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 047273
- Title
- Letters from a Life Insurance Man to His Son (Signed)
- Author
- Swift, Bert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Publisher
- Self-published
- Place of Publication
- New Bedford, Mass.
- Date Published
- 1924
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Tight
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- 12mo
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- Worldcat
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- VG
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