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Table of Contents
[ARITHMETIC]
[BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY]
[BUSINESS TRAINING, COPY BOOKS, ETC.]
[CIVIL SERVICE]
[ENGLISH AND COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE]
[COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY]
[COMMERCIAL HISTORY]
[ECONOMICS]
[BANKING AND FINANCE]
[INSURANCE]
[SHIPPING]
[SECRETARIAL WORK]
[INCOME TAX]
[BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT]
[ADVERTISING AND SALESMANSHIP]
[BUSINESS HANDBOOKS AND WORKS OF REFERENCE]
[COMMON COMMODITIES OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES]
[LAW]
[FOREIGN LANGUAGES]
[PITMAN'S SHORTHAND]
[TYPEWRITING]
[PERIODICALS]
[ARITHMETIC]
[BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY]
[BUSINESS TRAINING, COPY BOOKS, ETC.]
[CIVIL SERVICE]
| CIVIL SERVICE GUIDE. By A. J. Lawford Jones. In crown 8vo, cloth, 129 pp. Net | 1/6 |
| DIGESTING RETURNS INTO SUMMARIES. By A. J. Lawford Jones, of H.M. Civil Service. In crown 8vo, cloth, 84 pp. Net | 2/- |
| COPYING MANUSCRIPT, ORTHOGRAPHY, HANDWRITING, etc. By the same Author. Actual Examination Papers only. In foolscap folio, 48 pp. Net | 2/- |
| CIVIL SERVICE HANDWRITING GUIDE AND COPY BOOK. By H. T. Jessop, B.Sc. In crown 4to, 32 pp. Net | 6d. |
| CIVIL SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL COPYING FORMS. In crown 8vo, 40 pp. Net | 6d. |
| RULED FORMS FOR USE WITH THE ABOVE. Books I and II. Each foolscap folio. 40 pp. Net | 8d. |
| CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LONG AND CROSS TOTS. Two Series, each in crown 8vo, 48 pp. Net | 6d. |
| CIVIL SERVICE ARITHMETIC TESTS. By P. J. Varley-Tipton. In crown 8vo, cloth, 102 pp. Net | 2/- |
| CIVIL SERVICE ESSAY WRITING. By W. J. Addis, M.A. In crown 8vo, limp cloth, 108 pp. Net | 2/- |
| CIVIL SERVICE PRACTICE IN PRÉCIS WRITING. Edited by Arthur Reynolds, M.A. (Oxon.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 240 pp. Net | 2/6 |
| ELEMENTARY PRÉCIS WRITING. By Walter Shawcross, B.A. In crown 8vo, cloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/3 |
| GUIDE TO INDEXING AND PRÉCIS WRITING. By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc. (Lond.), and E. Bowker. In crown 8vo, cloth, 110 pp. Net | 1/6 |
| INDEXING AND PRÉCIS WRITING. By A. J. Lawford Jones. In crown 8vo, cloth, 144 pp. Net | 2/- |
| EXERCISES AND ANSWERS IN INDEXING AND PRÉCIS WRITING. By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc. (Lond.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 144 pp. Net | 2/- |
[ENGLISH AND COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE]
FIRST STEPS IN COMMERCIAL ENGLISH. By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc. (Lond.).In crown 8vo, limp cloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/3 | |
FIRST STEPS IN BUSINESS LETTER WRITING. By Fred Hall, M.A., B.Com.,F.C.I.S., etc. In crown 8vo, limp cloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/3 | |
GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE AND BUSINESS COMPOSITION.By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc. (Lond.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 156 pp., with manyfacsimile commercial documents | 2/6 | |
MANUAL OF COMMERCIAL ENGLISH. By Walter Shawcross, B.A. IncludingComposition and Précis Writing. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 234 pp. Net | 2/6 | |
HOW TO TEACH COMMERCIAL ENGLISH. By Walter Shawcross, B.A. Incrown 8vo, cloth gilt, 160 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMERCIAL ENGLISH. In crown 8vo,cloth, 272 pp. | 3/6 | |
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE. By J.Stephenson, M.A., M.Com., B.Sc. In demy 8vo, 320 pp. Net | 7/6 | |
ENGLISH MERCANTILE CORRESPONDENCE. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 260 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
FIRST STEPS IN BUSINESS COMPOSITION. Edited by R. W. Holland, M.A.,M.Sc., LL.D. In crown 8vo, limp cloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/3 | |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND CORRESPONDENCE. By J. F. Davis, D.Lit., M.A.,LL.B. (Lond.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 118 pp. Net | 2/- | |
A GUIDE TO ENGLISH COMPOSITION. By the Rev. J. H. Bacon. 112 pp. cloth Net | 2/- | |
ENGLISH GRAMMAR. New Edition, Revised and Enlarged by C. D. Punchard,B.A. (Lond.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 142 pp. Net | 2/- | |
ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION. By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc.(Lond.). In crown 8vo, cloth, 320 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
ENGLISH PROSE COMPOSITION. By W. J. Weston, M.A., B.Sc. In crown 8vo,cloth, 224 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
SELF-HELP EXERCISES IN ENGLISH (Reform Method). In crown 8vo, limpcloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/3 | |
NOTES OF LESSONS ON ENGLISH. In crown 8vo, cloth, 208 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
PUNCTUATION AS A MEANS OF EXPRESSION. By A. E. Lovell, M.A. Incrown 8vo, cloth, 80 pp. Net | 1/- | |
PRÉCIS WRITING | }(See Civil Service, page 4) | |
ESSAY WRITING | ||
STUDIES IN ELOCUTION. By E. M. Corbould (Mrs. Mark Robinson). With over100 selections for Reciters and Readers. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 270 pp. Net | 3/6 | |
POCKET DICTIONARY. Royal 32mo, 5 in. by 3 in., cloth gilt, 362 pp. Net | 1/6 | |
COMMERCIAL DICTIONARY. In foolscap 8vo, paper boards, 192 pp. Net | 1/- | |
BOOK OF HOMONYMS. With copious Exercises on Homogeneous, and HomophonousWords and chapters on Compound Hyphenated Words, etc. By B. S.Barrett. In crown 8vo, cloth, 203 pp. Net | 2/- | |
[COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY]
FIRST STEPS IN COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY. By James Stephenson, M.A.,B.Com. There are 16 maps and diagrams included. In crown 8vo, limp cloth,80 pp. Net | 1/3 |
THE WORLD AND ITS COMMERCE. In crown 8vo, cloth, 128 pp., with 34 maps | 1/8 |
THE ELEMENTS OF COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY. By C. H. Grant, M.Sc.,F.R.Met.Soc. In crown 8vo, cloth, 140 pp. Net | 2/- |
COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH ISLES. In crown 8vo, cloth,150 pp., with 34 coloured maps and plates, three black and white maps, andother illustrations Net | 2/- |
COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE ABROAD ANDFOREIGN COUNTRIES. In crown 8vo, cloth, 205 pp., with 35 coloured mapsand plates, 11 black and white maps, and end-paper maps Net | 2/- |
COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD. In crown 8vo, cloth, 350 pp., withabout 90 maps and plates Net | 4/6 |
EXAMINATION NOTES ON COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY. By W. P. Rutter,M.Com. Size 6-1/2 in. by 3-1/2 in., cloth, 120 pp. Net | 1/6 |
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. (See "Economics" page 6) | |
THE ELEMENTS OF COMMERCIAL HISTORY. By Fred Hall, M.A., B.Com.,F.C.I.S. In crown 8vo, cloth, 164 pp. Net | 2/- |
[COMMERCIAL HISTORY]
COMMERCIAL HISTORY. By J. R. V. Marchant, M.A. In crown 8vo, clothgilt, 272 pp. Net | 4/6 |
PRINCIPLES OF COMMERCIAL HISTORY. By J. Stephenson, M.A., M.Com., B.Sc.In demy 8vo, cloth, 279 pp. Net | 7/6 |
ECONOMIC HISTORY. (See "Economics" below.) |
[ECONOMICS]
| THE ELEMENTS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY. By H. Hall, B.A. In crown 8vo, cloth, 140 pp. Net | 2/- |
| GUIDE TO POLITICAL ECONOMY. By F. H. Spencer, D.Sc., LL.B. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 232 pp. Net | 3/6 |
| OUTLINES OF THE ECONOMIC HISTORY OF ENGLAND: A Study in Social Development. By H. O. Meredith, M.A., M.Com. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 376 pp. Net | 6/- |
| ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. By John McFarlane, M.A., M.Com. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 568 pp., 18 illustrations Net | 8/6 |
| THE HISTORY AND ECONOMICS OF TRANSPORT. By A. W. Kirkaldy, M.A., B.Litt. (Oxford), M.Com. (Birm.), and A. Dudley Evans. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 350 pp. Net | 7/6 |
| THE ECONOMICS OF TELEGRAPHS AND TELEPHONES. By John Lee, M.A. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 92 pp. Net | 2/6 |
| INDUSTRY AND FINANCE. (Supplementary Volume.) Edited by A. W. Kirkaldy, M.A., B.Litt., M.Com. In demy 8vo, cloth, 180 pp. Net | 5/- |
| OUTLINES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. By John J. Clarke, M.A., F.S.S. In crown 8vo, 83 pp. Net | 1/6 |
| OUTLINES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. By the same Author. In crown 8vo. 90 pp. Net | 1/6 |
| OUTLINES OF INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL ECONOMICS. By the same Author. In crown 8vo, 108 pp. Net | 1/6 |
[BANKING AND FINANCE]
| THE ELEMENTS OF BANKING. By J. P. Gandy. In crown 8vo, cloth, 140 pp. Net | 2/- |
| BANK ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTS. By J. F. Davis, M.A., D.Lit., LL.B. (Lond.) In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 165 pp., with forms Net | 5/- |
| MONEY, EXCHANGE, AND BANKING. In their Practical, Theoretical, and Legal Aspects. By H. T. Easton, A.I.B. Second Edition, Revised. In demy 8vo, cloth, 312 pp. Net | 6/- |
| PRACTICAL BANKING. By J. F. G. Bagshaw. With Chapters on The Principles of Currency, by C. F. Hannaford, A.I.B., and Bank Book-keeping, by W. H. Peard. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, about 400 pp. Net | 6/- |
| BANKERS' SECURITIES AGAINST ADVANCES. By Lawrence A. Fogg, Cert. A.I.B. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 123 pp. Net | 5/- |
| BANKERS' ADVANCES. By F. R. Stead. Edited by Sir John Paget, K.C. In demy 8vo, cloth, 144 pp. Net | 6/- |
| FOREIGN EXCHANGE, A PRIMER OF. By W. F. Spalding. In crown 8vo., cloth, 108 pp. Net | 3/6 |
| FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND FOREIGN BILLS IN THEORY AND IN PRACTICE. By W. F. Spalding, Cert. A.I.B. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 227 pp. Net | 7/6 |
| EASTERN EXCHANGE. By W. F. Spalding. In demy 8vo, cloth, 375 pp., illustrated Net | 12/6 |
| TALKS ON BANKING TO BANK CLERKS. By H. E. Evans. In crown 8vo, cloth Net | 2/6 |
| SIMPLE INTEREST TABLES. By Sir William Schooling, K.B.E. In crown 4to, cloth gilt Net | 21/- |
| DICTIONARY OF BANKING. A Complete Encyclopaedia of Banking Law and Practice. By W. Thomson and Lloyd Christian. Third Edition. In crown 4to, half leather gilt, 641 pp. Net | 30/- |
| NOTES ON BANKING AND COMMERCIAL LAW. By T. Lloyd Davies. In f'cap 8vo, 100 pp. Net | 3/- |
[INSURANCE]
THE ELEMENTS OF INSURANCE. By J. Alfred Eke. In crown 8vo, cloth,140 pp. Net | 2/- |
INSURANCE. By T. E. Young, B.A., F.R.A.S. A complete and practical exposition.With sections on Workmen's Compensation Insurance, by W. R. Strong, F.I.A.,and The National Insurance Scheme, by Vyvyan Marr, F.F.A., F.I.A. ThirdEdition. Revised and Enlarged. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 440 pp. Net | 10/6 |
GUIDE TO LIFE ASSURANCE. By S. G. Leigh, F.I.A. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt,192 pp. Net | 3/6 |
INSURANCE OFFICE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTS. ByT. E. Young, B.A., F.R.A.S., and Richard Masters, A.C.A. Second Edition,Revised. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 146 pp. Net | 5/- |
GUIDE TO MARINE INSURANCE. By Henry Keate. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt,203 pp. Net | 3/6 |
THE PRINCIPLES OF MARINE LAW. (See p. 10) |
[SHIPPING]
| SHIPPING. By A. Hall and F. Heywood. In crown 8vo, cloth, 136 pp. Net | 2/- |
| SHIPPING OFFICE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTS. By Alfred Calvert. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 203 pp. Net | 6/- |
| THE EXPORTER'S HANDBOOK AND GLOSSARY. By F. M. Dudeney. With Foreword by W. Eglington. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 254 pp. Net | 6/- |
| CONSULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPORTERS AND SHIPPERS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. By J. S. Nowery. In crown 8vo, cloth, 82 pp. Net | 2/6 |
| CASE AND FREIGHT COSTS. The principles of calculation relating to the cost of, and freight on, sea or commercial cases. By A. W. E. Crosfield. In crown 8vo, cloth, 62 pp. Net | 2/- |
| HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA. By C. E. W. Petersson and W. Barnes Steveni. In demy 8vo, cloth, 200 pp. Net | 5/- |
[SECRETARIAL WORK]
COMPANY SECRETARIAL WORK. By E. Martin, F.C.I.S. In crown 8vo,cloth, 154 pp. Net | 2/- |
GUIDE TO COMPANY SECRETARIAL WORK. By O. Oldham, A.C.I.S. Incrown 8vo, cloth gilt, 256 pp. Net | 3/6 |
GUIDE FOR THE COMPANY SECRETARY. By Arthur Coles, F.C.I.S. Illustratedwith 70 facsimile forms. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Indemy 8vo, cloth gilt, 432 pp. Net | 6/- |
SECRETARY'S HANDBOOK. Edited by Herbert E. Blain. In demy 8vo,cloth gilt, 168 pp. Net | 5/- |
THE CHAIRMAN'S MANUAL. By Gurdon Palin, of Gray's Inn, Barrister-at-Law,and Ernest Martin, F.C.I.S. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 192 pp. Net | 3/6 |
PROSPECTUSES: HOW TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM. By PhilipTovey, F.C.I.S. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 109 pp. Net | 2/6 |
OUTLINES OF TRANSFER PROCEDURE IN CONNECTION WITH STOCKS,SHARES, AND DEBENTURES OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES. By F. D.Head, B.A. (Oxon), of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. In demy 8vo, clothgilt, 112 pp. Net | 2/6 |
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SHARE? By D. W. Rossiter. In demy 8vo, limpcloth, 20 pp. Net | 2/6 |
HOW TO TAKE MINUTES. Edited by E. Martin, F.C.I.S. Second Edition,Enlarged and Revised. In demy 8vo, cloth, 126 pp. Net | 2/6 |
DICTIONARY OF SECRETARIAL LAW AND PRACTICE. A comprehensive Encyclopaediaof information and direction on all matters connected with the work ofa Company Secretary. Fully illustrated with the necessary forms and documents.With sections on special branches of Secretarial Work. With contributions bynearly 40 eminent authorities. Edited by Philip Tovey, F.C.I.S. In one vol.,half leather gilt, 1011 pp. Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged Net | 42/- |
FACSIMILE COMPANY FORMS. (See p. 4.) | |
COMPANY ACCOUNTS. (See p. 3.) | |
COMPANY LAW. (See p. 11.) |
[INCOME TAX]
[BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT]
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MANAGEMENT. By L. M. Gilbreth. In demy 8vo, clothgilt, 354 pp. Net | 7/6 |
EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT. Compiled and edited by Daniel Bloomfield. Indemy 8vo, cloth, 507 pp. Net | 8/6 |
OFFICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING SECRETARIALWORK. By Lawrence R. Dicksee, M.Com., F.C.A., and H. E. Blain.Fourth Edition, Revised. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 314 pp. Net | 7/6 |
MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. Edited by W. Bateson,A.C.A., F.S.A.A., In crown 4to, half leather gilt, with 250 forms, diagrams, etc.,503 pp. Net | 25/- |
COUNTING-HOUSE AND FACTORY ORGANIZATION. By J. Gilmour Williamson.In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 182 pp. Net | 6/- |
SOLICITORS' OFFICE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTS. ByE. A. Cope, and H. W. H. Robins. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 176 pp., withnumerous forms Net | 5/- |
COLLIERY OFFICE ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTS. By J. W. Innes, F.C.A.,and T. Colin Campbell, F.C.I. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 135 pp Net | 6/- |
CLUBS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT. By Francis W. Pixley, F.C.A. Of theMiddle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 240 pp. Net | 7/6 |
DRAPERY BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS. ByJ. Ernest Bayley. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 302 pp. Net | 7/6 |
GROCERY BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. By C. L. T.Beeching and J. Arthur Smart. Second Edition. In demy 8vo,cloth, 160 pp. Net | 6/- |
INDUSTRIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. By Geo. B. Lissenden. With aForeword by C. E. Musgrave. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 260 pp. Net | 7/6 |
SHIPPING ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS. (See p. 7.) | |
INSURANCE OFFICE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS. (See p. 7.) | |
BANK ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. (See p. 6.) | |
THE CARD INDEX SYSTEM. In crown 8vo, 100 pp. Net | 2/- |
FILING SYSTEMS. By E. A. Cope. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 200 pp. Net | 2/6 |
A MANUAL OF DUPLICATING METHODS. By W. Desborough. In demy 8vo,cloth, 90 pp. Net | 2/- |
[ADVERTISING AND SALESMANSHIP]
[BUSINESS HANDBOOKS AND WORKS OF REFERENCE]
COMMERCIAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA AND DICTIONARY OF BUSINESS. Editedby J. A. Slater, B.A., LL.B. (Lond.), Barrister-at-Law. Assisted by about 50specialists as contributors. A reliable and comprehensive work of reference onall commercial subjects, specially written for the busy merchant, the commercialstudent, and the modern man of affairs. With numerous maps, illustrations,facsimile business forms and legal documents, diagrams, etc. In 4 vols., largecrown 4to (each about 450 pp.), cloth gilt Net | £2 |
| Half leather gilt Net £2 12s. | 6d. |
COMMERCIAL SELF-EDUCATOR. A comprehensive guide to business speciallydesigned for commercial students, clerks, and teachers. Edited by Robert W.Holland, M.A., M.Sc., LL.D. Assisted by upwards of 40 Specialists as contributors.With many maps, illustrations, documents, Diagrams, etc. Completein 2 vols., crown 4to, cloth gilt, about 980 pp., sprinkled edges Net | 18/- |
BUSINESS MAN'S GUIDE. Edited by J. A. Slater, B.A., LL.B. Seventh Edition,Revised. In crown 8vo, cloth, 520 pp. Net | 5/- |
COMMERCIAL ARBITRATIONS. By E. J. Parry, B.Sc., F.I.C, F.C.S. In crown8vo, cloth gilt, 105 pp. Net | 3/6 |
LECTURES ON BRITISH COMMERCE, INCLUDING FINANCE, INSURANCE,BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY. By the Rt. Hon. Frederick Huth Jackson, G.Armitage-Smith, M.A., D.Litt., Robert Bruce, C.B., etc. In demy 8vo, clothgilt, 295 pp. Net | 7/6 |
THE MONEY AND THE STOCK AND SHARE MARKETS. By Emil Davies.In crown 8vo, cloth, 124 pp. Net | 2/- |
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MONEY MARKET (1385-1915). By Ellis T. Powell,LL.B. (Lond.), D.Sc. (Econ.) (Lond.) In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 748 pp. Net | 10/6 |
THE HISTORY, LAW, AND PRACTICE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE. By A. P.Poley, B.A., Barrister-at-Law, and F. H. Carruthers Gould, of the StockExchange. Third Edition, Revised. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 348 pp. Net | 7/6 |
DICTIONARY OF THE WORLD'S COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS. By J. A. Slater.B.A., LL.B. (Lond.). Second Edition. In demy 8vo, cloth, 170 pp. Net | 3/6 |
TELEGRAPH CIPHERS. A condensed vocabulary of 101,000,000 pronounceableartificial words, all of ten letters. By A. W. E. Crosfield. Size 12 in. by 12 in.,cloth Net | 21/- |
DISCOUNT, COMMISSION, AND BROKERAGE TABLES. By Ernest Heavingham.Size 3 in. by 4-1/2 in., cloth, 160 pp. Net | 1/6 |
BUSINESS TERMS, PHRASES, AND ABBREVIATIONS. Fourth Edition, Revisedand Enlarged. In crown 8vo, cloth, 280 pp. Net | 3/- |
MERCANTILE TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS. Containing over 1,000 termsand 500 abbreviations used in commerce, with definitions. Size 3 in. by 4-3/4 in.,cloth, 126 pp. Net | 1/6 |
TRAMWAY RATING VALUATIONS AND INCOME TAX ASSESSMENTS. ByF. A. Mitcheson. In demy 8vo, cloth gilt Net | 2/6 |
THE TRADER'S GUIDE TO COUNTY COURT PROCEDURE. In foolscap 8vo,cloth, 112 pp. Net | 1/6 |
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEMORY. By the lateRev. J. H. Bacon. In foolscap 8vo, cloth, 118 pp. Net | 1/6 |
HOW TO STUDY AND REMEMBER. By B. J. Davies. Third Edition. Incrown 8vo Net | 9d. |
TRADER'S HANDBOOKS. In crown 8vo, cloth, 260 pp. Each Net | 2/6 |
| Drapery and Drapers' Accounts. By Richard Beynon. | |
| Grocery and Grocers' Accounts. By W. F. Tupman. | |
| Ironmongery and Ironmongers' Accounts. By S. W. Francis. |
[COMMON COMMODITIES OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES]
In each of the handbooks in this series a particular product or industry is treated by an expert writer and practical man of business. Beginning with the life history of the plant, or other natural product, he follows its development until it becomes a commercial commodity, and so on through the various phases of its sale in the market and its purchase by the consumer.
Each book in crown 8vo, cloth, with many illustrations, 2s. 6d. net.
| TEA | GAS AND GAS MAKING |
| COFFEE | FURNITURE |
| SUGAR | COAL TAR AND SOME OF ITS PRODUCTS |
| OILS | PETROLEUM |
| WHEAT AND ITS PRODUCTS | SALT AND THE SALT INDUSTRY |
| RUBBER | KNITTED FABRICS |
| IRON AND STEEL | ZINC |
| COPPER | CORDAGE AND CORDAGE HEMP AND FIBRES |
| COAL | CARPETS |
| TIMBER | ASBESTOS |
| LEATHER | PHOTOGRAPHY |
| COTTON | ACIDS AND ALKALIS |
| SILK | SILVER |
| WOOL | GOLD |
| LINEN | PAINTS AND VARNISHES |
| TOBACCO | ELECTRICITY |
| CLAYS AND CLAY PRODUCTS | ALUMINIUM |
| PAPER | BUTTER AND CHEESE |
| SOAP | BRITISH CORN TRADE |
| GLASS AND GLASS MAKING | ENGRAVING |
| GUMS AND RESINS | LEAD |
| THE MOTOR INDUSTRY | STONES AND QUARRIES |
| THE BOOT AND SHOE INDUSTRY |
[LAW]
[FOREIGN LANGUAGES]
FRENCH
GERMAN
| GERMAN COURSE. Part I. 9d. net. Cloth Net | 1/- |
| KEY TO GERMAN COURSE. In crown 8vo Net | 1/6 |
| PRACTICAL GERMAN GRAMMAR. In crown 8vo, 102 pp. cloth | 2/6 |
| EASY LESSONS IN GERMAN. By J. Bithell, M.A. In crown 8vo, cloth, 116 pp. Net | 1/3 |
| EASY GERMAN CONVERSATIONAL SENTENCES. In crown 8vo, 32 pp. Net | 8d. |
| ADVANCED GERMAN CONVERSATIONAL EXERCISES. In crown 8vo, 32 pp. Net | 6d. |
| TOURISTS' VADE MECUM OF GERMAN COLLOQUIAL CONVERSATION. In crown 8vo, cloth Net | 1/3 |
| EXAMINATION NOTES ON GERMAN. By A. Hargreaves, M.A., Ph.D. Cloth, 6-1/2 in by 3-1/2 in., 56 pp. Net | 1/- |
| GERMAN EXAMINATION PAPERS WITH MODEL ANSWERS. In crown 8vo, 48 pp. Net | 6d. |
| COMMERCIAL GERMAN GRAMMAR. By J. Bithell, M.A. In crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 182 pp. Net | 2/6 |
| GERMAN BUSINESS INTERVIEWS, Nos. 1 and 2. Each in crown 8vo, limp cloth. No. 1, 100 pp.; No. 2, 74 pp. Net | 1/6 |
| ELEMENTARY GERMAN CORRESPONDENCE. By Lewis Marsh, M.A. In crown 8vo, cloth, 143 pp. Net | 2/- |
| COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE IN GERMAN. In crown 8vo, cloth, 240 pp. Net | 3/6 |
| MERCANTILE CORRESPONDENCE. English-German. In crown 8vo, cloth, 250 pp. Net | 3/6 |
| GERMAN BUSINESS LETTERS. First Series. In crown 8vo, 48 pp. Net | 6d. |
| GERMAN BUSINESS LETTERS. By G. Albers. Second Series. In crown 8vo, 48 pp. Net | 6d. |
| GRADUATED GERMAN-ENGLISH COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE. In crown 8vo, cloth Net | 3/6 |
| GERMAN COMMERCIAL PHRASES. In crown 8vo, 32 pp. Net | 6d. |
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