University Accounting Textbook Appraisal

Principles of Accounting - Advanced, Third Edition by H. A. Finney

This item is a vintage academic textbook titled "PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING -ADVANCED-", specifically identified as the Third Edition. The visible portion of the item is an interior page, likely the title page, which is a uniform cream or off-white color, indicative of naturally aged paper. All textual elements, including the main title, subtitle, author's name, author's credentials (H. A. FINNEY, Ph.B., C.P.A.), and professional affiliations (Member of the firm of Baumann, Finney & Co., Certified Public Accountants; formerly Professor of Accounting, Northwestern University), are printed in clear black ink. The publisher, Prentice-Hall, Inc. of New York, is also clearly stated at the bottom of the page in a classic, centered layout. The typography is straightforward and functional, typical of educational texts from the early to mid-20th century. Based on the edition number and historical context of accounting education, this book likely dates from the 1930s or 1940s. The overall condition is described as 'Good', and the visible page supports this, showing no significant tears, major creases, stains, or heavy foxing. There is a slight, even discoloration consistent with natural paper aging rather than damage. The clarity of the print and the sturdy appearance of the paper suggest a well-preserved example of a standard academic publishing quality from its period. This book represents a historical artifact in the field of accounting education.