Description: Your Money's Worth A Study in the Waste of the Consumer's Dollarby Stuart Chase & F. J. Schlink New York: The Macmillan Company, 1927 First Edition (stated) First Printing (stated: "Published July 1927" with no additional printings listed) Hardcover. Publisher's black cloth with red, white & black paper label to front & spine; red top stain to top of page block. x + 285 pp. 5-3/8" x 7-3/4". Near fine in good, unclipped ($2.00) dust jacket. Old stamp to top of rear end paper; otherwise, interior clean & unmarked. Binding firm & square. Covers have mild softening to heel of spine; light rubbing to corners; small white blemish to top edge of front board. Dust jacket has chipping to top front & rear edges, at spine ends & corners, & along bottom front edge; wear along edges with several edge tears & creases; wear to flap folds; toning to flaps; a few small scrapes to lower front panel. DJ comes protected by new, archival cover. An attractive & desirable copy of the first edition of Chase & Schlink's groundbreaking study of consumerism, unfair & deceptive marketing practices, & the need for consumer protection standards. The book became a surprising bestseller, & helped to spawn the founding of Consumers' Research, an organization which was the forerunner of Consumers Union/Consumer Reports. Uncommon in the fragile original dust jacket. A nice addition to your collection or as a gift. Ships well-packed in a box.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, First Printing
Author: Sturat Chase & F. J. Schlink
Publisher: The Macmillan Company
Topic: Consumerism; Consumer Protection; Truth in Advertising
Subject: Business & Economics
