Aubrey N Morgan. Published by the Starling Press, Newport, Mon. 1st (only) ed. 1977. HB Green cloth. 217 x 157mm. 181pp + fold-out family tree, Illustrated with numerous b&w halftones ISBN 0903434318 Spine of book faded, but the dj unaffected. Corners slightly bumped. Top of dj slightly nibbled. Internally Very good and clean.
Ex Cox brothers' library.
Written by David Morgan's grandson who did not work in the business. Includes much about the business. Has 24 chapters which include: 'The progeniter, 1799-1875'; 'David Morgan, the founder - his youth'; 'Rhymney and the Pontlottyn shop'; 'The cash book - Rhymney, 1858'; 'Abertillery - the first expansion'; 'The great decision'; 'The creation of Cardiff'; 'The Hayes'; 'The education of Jack'; 'Life at Bryn Taff'; 'The shop'; 'The day of the sale'; 'The last winter'; 'The funeral'; 'The will'
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