Overseas Research and Practice in Irrigation and Drainage

State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Melbourne, 1961. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic and Maps. foreword by A. L. Tisdall, Commissioner, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and introduction by author. The text is illustrated with black and white photography, tables and maps – some of which are fold out. Illustrated paperback binding, showing a map of the world and the route that the author took on his research tour The author, Chief Irrigation Officer of the Victorian State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at the time, was sent on a fact-finding tour around the world to find best practices on conserving water, irrigation and drainage The book is showing age affects. Some creasing of the book corners, particularly the top left-hand corner of the rear panel. Every sunning of the edges and of the panels. Rubbing of the book edges, either side of the back strip and a little to the panels. Some insect damage to the top right-hand corner of the front panel. Surprisingly, only light age toning of the text block edges pages. Size: Folio (over 12" tall ). [7], 8 - 67, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Maps. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Farming & Rural Life; 1950s; Inventory No: 0127542. .