Description: Featured here is " A Century of Candymaking 1847 - 1947: The Story of the Origin and Growth of New England Confectionary Company Which Parallels That of the Candy Industry in America " by Louis Untermeyer. This is a presumed first edition (no other printing stated) published by The New England Confectionary Company in 1947. This edition details a hundred year span of NECCO. This book features many black and white and color illustrations, color plates, color maps, and black and white photographs. This hardcover book (11in x 8.5in x 0.5in) is in Very Good condition. There are gilt titles on the cover and the spine. The slightly faded maroon boards show a little bumping to the corners and a some shelf wear, including a small stain (1/3-in) on the front board. The book block shows some foxing, more so to the top, as well as sun tanning. The interior pages of this book are age tanned around the edges. In addition, there is a 2-inch tear on the right front free endpaper, which results in some loss of material, as shown in the pictures. There is erased pencil markings (1.5 inch) on the front free endpaper. Otherwise, the pages are all clean and unmarked. The book has a subtle musty smell. This book was originally published with a dust jacket, which is not offered here. Please see accompanying photographs, which are of the actual item you will receive. If you would like to see more photos of this item, or if you have any questions, please send a message. To see more of our offerings, visit our eBay store: WestportBookSalesCT We offer free shipping anywhere in the United States. We typically use U.S. Postal Service, Media Mail, although we may opt to use another service. We do not ship outside the United States. Local pickup option is also available, after payment, by appointment only at our Westport CT retail used book shop. Westport Book Sale is a non-profit enterprise, providing meaningful competitive employment and job training for adults with disabilities, while raising funds for the Westport Library (CT), through our used book sales. Every purchase supports our dual mission. Thank you!
Price: 40 USD
Location: Westport, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-11-20T13:52:00.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: USA
Signed: No
Publisher: New England Confectionary Company
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1947
Language: English
Illustrator: Various
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Louis Untermeyer
Personalized: No
Region: New England
Topic: Historical