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Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. (1846), from the Third London Edition; Good Plus/no dj, 12mo., 232pp plus 20pp catalogue in rear of other current Appleton publications, black cloth hardcover, somewhat worn & rubbed black leather backstrip with gold lettering, binding tight, remains of bookplate on front endpaper, heavy foxing throughout.…

Couverture rigide. Etat : Bon. 424 p. Bookplate of the Fraser Institute. Wear to publisher's bionding. Covers detached. owner's name. One annotation to pencil on rear flyleaf. code 1160.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique viewpoint on insurance, which is an increasingly important aspect of our lives. In 100 years, the insurance sector has gone from strength to strength and now employs a vast capital, enrolling an army of workers under its banner. The author posits that life insurance is not simply a means to financial security, but a force for societal well-being, providing protection and security for families and communities. By offering a detailed look at the practices of the insurance industry and examining the concept of life insurance as a social good, the book stimulates reflection on the significance and depth of its influence on our lives and the role it plays in shaping society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. 1028pp + publisher's book catalog; 23.5 cm x 14.5 cm. Full leather; ribbed spine; gilt-lettered spine label. Contents clean, unmarked; no library stamps or ownership markings. Front board detaching except single thread. First section: English to Latin; second section: Latin to English. No date of publication; circa 1840s.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good with no dust jacket. 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 423 pages; Contemporary full leather, lacks front free endpaper.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents valuable insights into the history and evolution of fire insurance companies in the United States. The author provides an exhaustive overview of the industry's development, delving into the establishment, operations, and financial performance of various fire insurance companies. The book analyzes the impact of economic, social, and technological factors on the growth and consolidation of the industry. It examines the role of insurance companies in providing financial protection against fire-related losses and their contribution to the development of the American economy. By tracing the history of fire insurance companies, the author sheds light on the evolving risk management practices, regulatory frameworks, and the significance of insurance in shaping the nation's financial landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an indispensable guide to the insurance industry as it was in 1890, with information on companies both domestic and international. Readers will find tables and summaries of statistics on fire, marine, life, and miscellaneous insurance in the United States and abroad, alongside the text of insurance laws and decisions. The author also discusses broader movements in the insurance industry, including the encouragement of risky construction practices by underwriters and the expansion of industrial life insurance. The book concludes with a discussion of ways that life insurance can function as a financial tool. The author's insights into the insurance industry of 1890 are a key resource for understanding the history of the industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…