We ship worldwide.
All shipping is charged at cost.
Ask us about combined shipping for more than one item.
| Shopify Unique ID: | 10562075459876 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1407 (2214) |
| Category: |
Business Maritime & Shipping |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
LLOYD'S: The Fascinating Story of a famous institution Lloyd's of London
by C.E. Golding
D. King-Page
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: McGraw-Hill Publishing 1952, 1st edition
Size (mm): 145 w x 210 h x 20 d
Pages: 220
SKU: A5/2605/0275/U465
ABOUT
A clear, compact history of the Lloyd's insurance market, written to explain both its origins and its distinctive way of doing business.
The authors trace the institution from its beginnings in Edward Lloyd's coffee house through its gradual formalisation into a global centre for marine underwriting. They outline how the market's structured individual underwriters, syndicates, brokers, and a culture built on personal reputation, developed in response to the needs of merchants, shipowners, and an expanding world of maritime trade.
Their account highlights both the traditions that shaped Lloyd's identity and the reforms that kept it relevant.
No images.
CONDITION
Excellent with wear/marks on dust jacket and page edges, stamped, marks on end papers, pages clean. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce worldwide
See our other listings on the subject.
LEADING VINTAGE BOOKSHOP SINCE 1989
Books - Newspapers - Magazines - Posters - Maps - Ephemera
SHIPPING
- All shipping is via tracked courier
- We do not risk letter post
- Ensure your delivery address is secure
- PO Box delivery welcome
- Signature on request
- Combined shipping must be setup prior on request, no manual refunds post sale.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
- Only quality products, listings, images
- Bank deposit on request
- Our feedback speaks for itself
- Prompt shipping across New Zealand
- We also ship to customers across 42 countries
-
Only eco-packaging, no plastic
Listing format © 1989-2026 Unicorn Books Ltd
