The Modern Grocer and Provision Dealer, C.L.T. Beeching, 4 Volume Set complete, c. 1920s

The Modern Grocer and Provision Dealer, New and Revised Edition. 4 Volume Set complete. General Editor: C.L.T. Beeching, F.G.I. Assisted by Specialist Writers, Experts in Their Own Departments.

Published by Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London. Undated, but c. 1920s.

A fair set of brown cloth hardbacks with gilt titles and blind stamped designs. Covers are worn and rubbed and bindings a bit shaky, although all still bound. Endpapers split to webbing in two of the books. Some age spotting to edge of text block.

Some minor foxing to endpapers and occasional spotting to text, but text overall is good throughout. Bright and clean, with some age toning to edge of plates. An interesting set of books covering all aspects of running a grocery business in the early 20th Century.

Text in English.

Vol I: 219pp + Plates.

Vol II: 237pp + Plates.

Vol III: 220pp + Plates.

Vol IV: 242pp + Plates + iv Appendix + 243-249pp Index.

Dimensions: Each volume approx 242mm high x 165mm wide x 40mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 3.3kg (the set - unpacked).