The Romance of Exploration and Emergency First-Aid from Stanley to Byrd

Verlag: Burroughs Wellcome & Co.

Beschreibung

This is an interesting pharmaceutical publication, "The Romance of Exploration and Emergency First-Aid from (Henry) Stanley to (Richard) Byrd," that pairs exploration with first aid techniques and products. Circa 1930's (there is no date of publication stated, but there is a map of the 1934 Chicago International Exposition at the front); Burroughs Wellcome &. Co.; New York. The book contains many photographs, illustrations and maps of famous explorers, medicinal products, Burroughs Wellcome company offices worldwide, first aid techniques, and more. The contents are grouped as follows: Pioneer Heroes of Africa; Some Other Heroes of Travel; Heroes of Polar Exploration; Pioneers of Air Travel. There is an Index at the back. Silver end papers with a stamped star pattern. Burroughs, Wellcome & Co. was a pharmaceutical company founded in 1880 that used massed production and proactive marketing to sell remedies and medicines throughout the UK and territories. Condition: Some very light soiling to the covers; the back cover thin, 1/2" white stain line at the top edge; sharp corners; bright gilt lettering and illustration on the front cover. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean and white with only a few random, light smudges found. Overall the book is in Very Good condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1670607155097

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Romance of Exploration and Emergency ...

Verlag: Burroughs Wellcome & Co.

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: Illustrated Edition