The Wonder of the Nineteenth Century : Rock Oil, in Pennsylvania and Elsewhere
The Wonder of the Nineteenth Century : Rock Oil, in Pennsylvania and Elsewhereby Gale, Thomas A.
Book Description: Ethyl Corporation, 1952. Fine/Very Good. Ethyl Corporation. 1952. Facsimile of the 1860 first edition. 80 pages, 2 pamphlets. In a special form fit case with simulated leather binding, somewhat nicked, some rubbing. Includes explanatory notes in a small pamphlet A business card of an executive of Ethyl is laid in. A very nice example. Inventory #14862. $24.98
Probably the first book ever written about petroleum, only 3 copies are extant of the original. This edition is a facsimile produced by the Ethyl corporation of its copy, probably as a gift item.
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