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Thoughts on the Business of Life
Edited by B. C. Forbes
Published: 1937 (First Printing)
Publisher: B. C. Forbes Publishing Company, New York
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📖 Overview
Offered here is a vintage 1937 first printing of Thoughts on the Business of Life, edited by B. C. Forbes, founder of Forbes Magazine.
This collection brings together two decades of insightful selections originally featured in Forbes Magazine, offering timeless reflections on business, success, leadership, discipline, and personal growth.
Written during a pivotal era in American economic history, the book provides enduring wisdom that still resonates with entrepreneurs and professionals today.
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🏛️ Key Details
• Editor: B. C. Forbes
• Title: Thoughts on the Business of Life
• Year: 1937 (First Printing)
• Additional Printings: 1938, 1939, 1942, 1945
• Publisher: B. C. Forbes Publishing Company
• Language: English
• Subject: Business / Finance / Success / Philosophy
• Binding: (Insert hardcover / dust jacket details if applicable)
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📚 Condition
(Adjust to your copy)
Vintage condition consistent with age.
• Wear to covers and edges
• Pages intact and readable
• Age toning present
• Binding intact
No major damage unless noted.
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🔍 Collector & Buyer Notes
This book appeals to:
• Entrepreneurs and business readers
• Vintage success and mindset collectors
• Fans of Forbes Magazine history
• Those interested in early 20th-century business philosophy
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💡 Selling Strategy (this one is solid)
This is a quietly strong seller because:
• Recognizable name (Forbes)
• Timeless “success philosophy” niche
• Works well with modern audiences
👉 Keywords to emphasize:
• “success mindset”
• “business wisdom”
• “entrepreneur”
• “Forbes Magazine”
👉 Typical range: $12–$35, higher with dust jacket
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📦 Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped promptly.
