1920s International Textbook Company Civil Engineer, Steno and Bookkeeper Guide Books
1920s International Textbook Company Civil Engineer, Steno and Bookkeeper Guide Books
$25.00
This is a set of 3 volumes from the International Text Book Company from the 1920s. They are smaller desk top (almost pocket size) reference books on various business topics.
They are all from the International Correspondence Schools Scranton PA, published by the International Textbook Company. There are three in the set:
1 - The Civil Engineers Handbook. A convenient Reference Book for Chainmen, Rodmen, Transitmen, Levelers, Surveyors, as well as Draftsmen, Computers, and Railroad, Municipal , and Hydraulic Engineers. Copyright 1913. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "In this little volume the publishers are offering to all who are interested a compact collection of principles, methods, formulas, and tables pertaining to the different branches of civil engineering". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with bluish-gray paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. The title page is loose from the binding, all other pages in tact. No off smells.
2 - The Stenographer's and Correspondent's Handbook. A Reference Work on Stenographic and Typewriting Methods, Business Correspondence, Diction, Modern Office Practice and Allied Subjects. Copyright 1921, 1910. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "This handbook gives much information of value to stenographers, and should spur the reader to undertake comprehensive courses of study on various business subjects". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with red paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. No loose pages in tact. No off smells.
3 - The Bookkeeper's Handbook. A Convenient Reference Book for Bookkeepers and Business Men. Copyright 1930, 1920. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "This volume is not a hasty compilation of matter to suit the title, but the result of years of experience in the preparation of textbooks for home study". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with red paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. No loose pages in tact. No off smells.
They are all in really nice antique condition. There covers show their age and use and the pages have darkened but the volumes are complete and display really well. These belong on the shelf or mantel in the office of a business owner. What a one-of-a-kind gift. Very, very special.
Dimensions:
Each - 3 3/4" x 5 5/8" x 3/4" to 1"
Sold as a Set of 3
They are all from the International Correspondence Schools Scranton PA, published by the International Textbook Company. There are three in the set:
1 - The Civil Engineers Handbook. A convenient Reference Book for Chainmen, Rodmen, Transitmen, Levelers, Surveyors, as well as Draftsmen, Computers, and Railroad, Municipal , and Hydraulic Engineers. Copyright 1913. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "In this little volume the publishers are offering to all who are interested a compact collection of principles, methods, formulas, and tables pertaining to the different branches of civil engineering". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with bluish-gray paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. The title page is loose from the binding, all other pages in tact. No off smells.
2 - The Stenographer's and Correspondent's Handbook. A Reference Work on Stenographic and Typewriting Methods, Business Correspondence, Diction, Modern Office Practice and Allied Subjects. Copyright 1921, 1910. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "This handbook gives much information of value to stenographers, and should spur the reader to undertake comprehensive courses of study on various business subjects". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with red paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. No loose pages in tact. No off smells.
3 - The Bookkeeper's Handbook. A Convenient Reference Book for Bookkeepers and Business Men. Copyright 1930, 1920. Printed in the USA. The Preface indicates - "This volume is not a hasty compilation of matter to suit the title, but the result of years of experience in the preparation of textbooks for home study". It begins with an Index and then includes multiple chapters with text, charts, formulas and pictures. Hard cover binding with red paper covering. Brown end pages. Name written in ink on first page. No other writing. No loose pages in tact. No off smells.
They are all in really nice antique condition. There covers show their age and use and the pages have darkened but the volumes are complete and display really well. These belong on the shelf or mantel in the office of a business owner. What a one-of-a-kind gift. Very, very special.
Dimensions:
Each - 3 3/4" x 5 5/8" x 3/4" to 1"
Sold as a Set of 3