Public Cleansing: Collection, Treatment and Utilisation of Town Refuse

The "Jas.Jackson" Study Circle of the Birmingham Corporation Salvage Department

Published by Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1929

About this Item

Maroon hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Poor, described as such becuase although the covers are in good condition, with light shelfwear, the front inner hinge has cracked so that webbing is showing through. It is holding however. The front endpaper and half-title have some pencil scribble marks (see image) and the half-title, title page and the following three pages have some light cockling to the outer edge. Internally, the text is in good reading condition with occasional notes in pencil and ink. 251pp. plus several b/w photographic illustrations and diagrams. 15pp. of trade advertisements. This period handbook is relatively in depth and academic and includes chapters on the collection, treatment and utilisation of town refuse. Seller Inventory # 007642

Bibliographic Details

Title: Public Cleansing: Collection, Treatment and ...

Publisher: Ernest Benn Limited, London

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Poor

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket