Description: John D. Rockefeller: The Heroic Age of American Enterprise By Allan Nevins Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1940. Two hardcover volumes in maroon cloth with gilt spine titles, housed in publisher's textured and labeled slipcase. A first edition set as denoted by capital 'A' and Scribner's colophon on copyright page. Volume one signed in black ink by Allan Nevins on half title page. Illustrated with numerous photographs from Rockefeller's life and career. Volumes I & II contain 683 & 747 pages respectively. Historian Allan Nevins was given access to Rockefeller family records to pen the definitive biography of John D. Rockefeller, a man whose name is synonymous with wealth and opulence throughout the world. The author takes the reader on a seven-decade tour of Rockefeller's amazing social and industrial life which spanned from the Civil War to just before WWII. One of the great American stories! Condition: Both volumes are crisp, clean and complete. Books are tightly bound, and all hinges are completely intact. Pages are uniformly creamy white. Boards are straight with pointed corners. No writing, foxing, stains, rip, tears or unpleasant odors. Not ex-library. The slipcase, which has done its job remarkably well, does show some staining to the backside. A very nicely preserved set. All Orders Are Carefully Wrapped and Promptly Shipped. Reasonable Offers Welcome. 100% Feedback Score.
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Location: Barrington, Illinois
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed
Author: Allan Nevins
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Topic: Rockefeller Biography
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original