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Collection of 20th Century Books Relating to the Oil Industry

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Collection of 20th century books relating to the oil industry Continental, 20th Century Height 31cm, width 25cm, depth 5cm This extensive collection of books was published between the 1920s and 1960s in Great Britain and France. It includes approximately 40 publications exploring the oil industry with titles such as The Petroleum Times and La Revue Pétrolifère. The books include contemporary news about the petroleum industry, such as the creation of the first floating platform for offshore drilling in the Pacific. The content of these British and French books sheds light on almost five decades of developments and innovation within this very interesting and important area of study. All books are hardbound editions enabling one to elegantly display them on, for example, a coffee table or shelving. The dimensions are approximate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 40
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N-01251stDibs: LU956339743092
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