The Charity Organisation Society, 1869-1913: Its Ideas and Work :: Charles Loch Mowat soon to be presented for sale on the outstanding BookLovers of Bath web site!
London: Methuen & Co., 1961, Hardback in dust wrapper.
Contains: Black & white plates; Portrait to the frontispiece;
From the cover: Although the Charity Organisation Society of London failed in its original purpose to organise and co-ordinate local charitable work and to encourage co-operation between the Poor Law and the voluntary charitable societies, it did establish a network of District Offices throughout London at which families and persons in distress were given help. This is the first systematic account of the Charity Organisation Society and its pioneering work in f…
Very Good in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded. A little age-toning to the edges of the text block. Text complete, clean and tight.
Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XII] 188 pages. Index. 8¾” x 5½”.
Of course, if you don’t like this one, may I lure you to view a further assortment that features in my History Individual Organisations catalogue?