A Practical Detail of the Cotton Manufacture of the United States of America; and the State of the Cotton Manufacture of that Country Contrasted and Compared with that of Great Britain; .. de Montgomery, James

John Niven. Collectible - Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible - Acceptable. Illustrated by Appropriate Engravings. Also a brief Historical Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Cotton Manufacture in America, and Statistical Notices of various Manufacturing Districts in the United States. Glasgow: John Niven, Jun. ...; Whittaker & Co., London; J. & J. Thomson, Manchester; Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh; D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1840. 1st Edition. 219+[1]pp. + 8 rear folding lithographs + inserted ad leaf. Embossed black cloth with gilt spine. Spine tips and corners frayed, text blook loose from case, first two plates separated at folds but complete, a good copy. Uncommon. An emigrant to the USA from Scotland, Montgomery was superintendent of the York Factories in Saco, Maine. He argues here that improved management techniques could by itself increase profits without further investment ("by committing the charge of their Factories to competent persons, immense savings might yet be effected, of which they seem in general not to be aware," p. viii). Kress C.5249; Goldsmith #31444; Sabin #50149. Weight: 1 pound 6.0 ounces = 626 grams. Size: 9.4 x 6.0 x 0.9 inches = 23.5 x 15 x 2.2cm. Hardcover edition. Inquire if you need further information. Gach