No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, clear gilt lettering/motif to boards, very slightly tanned page edges and no bumping to corners. Tanned dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn with a little rubbing/creasing to upper edge. 304pp.

Autobiography of American publisher Frank Nelson Doubleday whose publishing firm was established in the late 19th century. Originally intended only for circulation within his immediate family, the book was finally published by his grandson Tucked in is a circular letter from the company describing the book as a limited one designed now for their employees and friends.