Thrift.

The book is in good condition for its age, with a marbled cover and leather spine showing moderate wear. The binding is intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The pages are slightly yellowed, consistent with its age, but remain clean and legible. No dust jacket is present.

"Thrift" by Samuel Smiles, published by Donohue, Henneberry & Co. in Chicago in 1890, is a seminal work in the self-help genre. Samuel Smiles, renowned for his influential book "Self-Help," explores the virtues of thrift and personal finance. This edition, printed in the late 19th century, reflects Smiles' enduring philosophy on economic prudence and independence. The book is bound in a distinctive marbled cover with a leather spine, a common style of the period, adding to its historical appeal. While the exact edition is unspecified, this copy's age and condition make it a valuable acquisition for collectors of economic literature and historical self-help works. The book is in good condition considering its age, with no inscriptions or library markings, and is absent of a dust jacket, which was typical for the era.