Description
The Petroleum Handbook This is a very rare antique book! It is first edition and was published by The Shaw Company of Chicago in 1919. It was written by Stephen O. Andros, a Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and assistant professor of Mining Research at the University of Illinois. There are 206 pages that include text as well as black & white photos, tables/charts, graphs and illustrations. There are a total of 8 chapters including Petroleum origins and occurrence to exploration and drilling to shale oil industry and marketing of petroleum products. This book covers it all. The cover is a soft wrapped black leather. Book measures 6.75 inches by 4 inches. CONDITION : The book is in very good condition! All pages are present, strongly intact with spine, free of bends/rips and free of any writing inside other than an owners name written on the inside cover page. The book is free of odors, stains, or water damage. The only condition issue is a light sepia/brown toning around some edges of pages due to age and some minor/light wear to front and back leather wrapped cover. Please see photos. What you see is what you will get! This is a neat, collectible, antique book and a great addition to any library! Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Thanks for eBaying with me!
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