Description: Leather and Shoes Blue Book of the Shoe & Leather Industry, 31st Edition c 1952 by the Rumpf Publishing Co, Chicago, Illinois 9.25" x 6.25 " x 1.4 in; wt 2 lbs 7 oz ; 766 pagesElmer J Rumpf, Editor Condition: Inside of book is Very Good, no markings. Cover is Good: intact; shows some edge wear, top and bottom of spine shows some wear, covers are scuffed. Book is sturdy and ready for research and browsing. From inside the book:"A complete and conveniently arranged Directory and Reference Guide of the manufacturers and wholesalers of shoes, leather and allied products and services, with statistical information concerning these industries in the United States". "You don't Need 14 Directories to get that information needed every day..._Get Yourself a BLUE BOOK!It contains: the information on the Shoe and Leather Industry (in just ONE volume), otherwise found by referring to at least 14 independent directories. It lists----SHOE and LEATHER MANUFACTURERS and their suppliers; TANNERS and SHOE MANUFACTURERS alphabetically, geographically, and by KINDS of leather tanned and shoes made; SHOE MANUFACTURERS' and TANNERS* materials, supplies, machinery, equipment; LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTURERS, HIDES and SKINS brokers, dealers, importers, exporters; PACKERS and ABATTOIRS; production figures, NAMES OF SOURCES, who makes what, ALL KINDS OF STATISTICS on prices, imports, exports, etc.Conveniently Indexed"My Comments:See the "Index of Statistics" (Photo 12) for more ideas of interesting stats contained in this book.Some I found especially interesting~~ How many shoe stores in 1939 & 1948 Imports and Exports of footwear 1949-1950 (Interesting) Livestock on Farms 1940-1951 (My favorite)Lots of Advertisements, photos of products & equipment, illustrations --a real trove of information.
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Book Title: Blue Book of Shoe & Leather Industry
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Book Series: Blue Book
Item Length: 9.25
Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 1.4 in
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Features: Illustrated, Limited Edition
Topic: Leather and shoe manufacturing, Industry
Item Width: 6.25 in
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Rumpf Publishing Co.
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: Leather and shoes
Publication Year: 1952
Type: Blue Book
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Illustrator: Various
Era: 1950s
Author: Elmer J Rumpf
Genre: manufacturing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 2lb 7oz
Number of Pages: 766
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