First edition of this very complete merchant's manual (geography of commerce, work, history of commerce, means of transport, advertising, etc.) Very beautiful historiated "art nouveau" binding in full percaline with corners, red spine with white and gold decoration and title, imitation "lizard" boards in green, title in white and "art nouveau" medallions with the effigy of Mercury. 0 Illustrated with 2 fold-out geographic maps in color, nb. reproductions of period advertising, specimen copies of transport letters (fold-outs), ill. of accounting documents. Complete in three volumes. In very good condition. Tiny rubbing on the caps and corners. Fresh and clean interiors (yellowed publishing paper). Tear without missing for a card (see photos). Very good. The author was an associate of the University, professor at the Lycée Voltaire, former professor at the Ecole Supérieur de Commerce. The essential book for all traders of the time. All aspects of business management are detailed there, both for import and export, commercial management, accounting and advertising. Potel (Mauritius) ‎ Paris, Commercial Bookstore, 1905 8vo, (25 x 17 cm); xii-404 + 524 + 438 pp.