Rare Pitman's Common Commoditities and Industries THE PLATINUM METALS by Earnest A. Smith (First Edition) (1924)

Earnest A. Smith

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd, London, 1924

This antique volume hails from the famous PITMAN'S COMMON COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES series published in the early 20th Century. Topics include Occurrence in nature, sources of supply, world's production, mining, metallurgical treatment, physical and chemical properties, industrial uses and the platinum industry. There is even PRICE LIST for the years 1919 to 1924 (approximately 570s = 28 Pounds British or about $60 US! The average price per ounce in the 2020s has been over ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!) The only actual printing of this book still available online others are photocopies. Hard cover edition. 123 pages. Dimensions: 5" by 7.25". Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd, London. 1st printing, 1924. B&W illustrations. B&W photographs. Green binding. Cover defect(s): Some tears. Some fading. Moderate corner/edge damage. Some spine cover damage. 1 Pound Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Technology / Tools / Education-General (B99). Seller Inventory # 004217

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rare Pitman's Common Commoditities and ...
Publisher: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd, London
Publication Date: 1924
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition