Lot 774

"The Saco-Lowell Shops" by George Gibb 1950 Textile Manufacturing In Maine 1st/1st

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"The Saco-Lowell Shops" by George Gibb 1950 Textile Manufacturing In Maine 1st/1st

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Starting Bid: $15

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Timed Auction
353 Indian Village Road
Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

VINTAGE 1950 History Of Textile Manufacturing In Maine 1st Edition 1st Printing. "The Saco-Lowell Shops" by George Gibb. FULL TITLE: "The Saco-Lowell Shops; Textile Machinery Building in New England, 1813-1949." HARDCOVER 1950 Harvard University Press "Harvard Studies in Business History XVI" 1st Edition, 1st Printing w/ Date: "1950" on Title Page, "Copyright 1950" & no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in the listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st edition, 1st printing hardcover copy. UNCOMMON BUSINESS HISTORY TITLE IN ORIGINAL BINDING.

"A business/cultural history of the textile manufacturing center that grew up in Saco Maine & surrounding areas. It comprehensively covers the many developments, problems & solutions that occurred in the long period from 1813 to 1949."

Illustrated with photos, tables & charts. Previous owners name/address/date at top of 1st end paper, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; light handling wear, but all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. NO DJ PROBABLY AS ISSUED. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $19 $1
$20 $49 $2
$50 $99 $5
$100 $249 $10
$250 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 + $100