Gale, Thomas A. THE WONDER OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY: ROCK OIL IN PENNSYLVANIA ANDELSEWHERE Ethyl Corporation New York 1952 80pp HC "This first book about petroleum following the Drake well was written to satisfy public desire for more information abour rock oil, its origin, geology, production, costs, uses, history, prospects; invaluable eyewitness descriptions of early oil wells." Swanson page 152. Neff A103. With explanatory notes prepared by Ethyl in a separate booklet. First edition published in 1860 is rare with three copies known to exist. CONDITION NOTE - PRESENTATION BOX has rubbed spine and external crack to front hinge, interior is fine, slipcase is very good+. fine, wraps (softcover) good presentation box and slipcase Price: USD 65.00 other currencies   order no. BOOKS004882I    inquire

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