Language: English
Published by Messr L. Sacks $ Sons, "Meshi" Silk Mills, Ramat Gan near Tel-Aviv( Pre-State Israel), 1933
Seller: M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT Est.1899, ABA, ILAB, Tel-Aviv, Israel
First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. With a preface by M.T. Dawe , Director of Agriculture and Forests. Government of Palestine, British Mandate. With articles on "Cultivation of the Mulberry" and Silkworm. The author J. de Leon, Agricultural Engineer was involved in efforts to introduce sericulture into Palestine in order to develop local industry. His findings on this industry in France and Italy should serve as a model. With over 70 illustrations. Front cover with a few tiny foxing spots, inside clean. Inscribed on front-cover by the author: "With compliments, J. de Leon". Published in 1933 during the British Mandate in Palestine in Ramat-G an (near Tel-Aviv) Indeed an usual item. With Handwritten Dedication.
Published by (NP) Advocate Press, 1975, 1975
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 8vo. viii, 273 pp. Illustrated with B & W photographs. Original gilt stamped green cloth binding. This is a close to fine book in a lightly used near fine DJ. Scarce.