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How to Build an Empire on an Orange Crate

by Ed Mirvish

Signed first-edition, first-printing hardcover of How to Build an Empire on an Orange Crate: Or 121 Lessons I Never Learned in School by Honest Ed Mirvish, published by Key Porter Books Limited in 1993. The complete number line ending in 1 confirms the first printing.

In this lively autobiographical business book, the celebrated Toronto retailer and theatre impresario recounts his rise from modest beginnings through the creation of Honest Ed’s and his other ventures. Presented through 121 concise lessons, the book blends personal stories, promotional ingenuity, entrepreneurship, humour and observations drawn from Mirvish’s long career.

This copy is signed and inscribed by Ed Mirvish with a best-wishes message. It is in Very Good condition overall and includes the illustrated dust jacket, which is protected by clear removable plastic. Light handling and edge wear are visible, including slight wrinkling of the protector near an upper corner.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The book will be packaged carefully to help protect it in transit.

Book & copy details

Publisher
Key Porter Books Limited
Publication year
1993
Edition
First Edition
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
1550135066
ISBN-13
9781550135060
Language
English
Signed by
Ed Mirvish
Signature
Signed
Catalogue price
C $64.95
Inventory number
128136066555

Condition notes

Very Good signed hardcover in dust jacket. Jacket is protected by clear removable plastic, with light handling and edge wear and slight protector wrinkling near an upper corner. Please review the photos as part of the condition description.

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