Skip to content

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purification from the Earliest Records to the Twentieth Century by Baker, M. N - 1948

by Baker, M. N

Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purification from the Earliest Records to the Twentieth Century by Baker, M. N - 1948

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purification from the Earliest Records to the Twentieth Century

by Baker, M. N

  • Used
  • first
New York: The American Water Works Association, 1948. First Edition. Octavo. . vii-xiv, 527 pages, index, bibliography. One of the great classics that is still quoted in scholarly articles. The author began to collect rare historical volumes on water supply in the 1890's. His first articles in the Engineering News (1891-1893) were on the subject of water purification After completing this book, he donated his entire library of rare books and pamphlets to the United Engineering Society's Library. He addresses a problem of industrial (including chemical wastes), the problem of chlorination and taste. His last appeal is appropriate today as it was in 1948 when the book was published: "too little has been done to restrain industries and municipalities in their discharge of untreated wastes and sewage into streams which must be used as sources of water supply...the time has come for pollution to be corrected." Bound in dark blue pictorial gilt cloth lettered in gilt over red block, spine gilt over red block, two corners lightly bumped, neat previous owner's name, in unclipped dust jacket with light wear to corners and chipping to head, tape mend to underside of jacket. A very good copy.
  • Bookseller Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition First Edition
  • Publisher The American Water Works Association
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1948
  • Keywords Clean Water; Water Purification; Sanitation and Water

We have 6 copies available starting at £18.12.

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purifacation from the earliest Records to the...

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purifacation from the earliest Records to the Twentieth entury

by Baker, M. N

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Spring Branch, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£18.12

Show Details

Description:
The American water Works Association Inc, 1948. Hardcover. Good. 9x6x1. Ex-Library hardcover no dj (blue boards) with the usual markings, attachments, and library wear.
Item Price
£18.12
No image available

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purifacation from the earliest Records to the Twentieth entury

by Baker, M. N

  • Used
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£21.10

Show Details

Description:
The American water Works Association Inc.. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Former Library book. (water, purification, water supply ) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Item Price
£21.10
The Quest For Pure Water

The Quest For Pure Water

by M. N. Baker

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£24.05

Show Details

Description:
The American Water Works Associations, Inc., 1949. Hardcover. Good. 1949. Second Printing. 527 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Stamp to front free endpaper. Thumb-marking present. Light creasing to gutter. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Minor crushing to spine ends. Some tanning to spine and edges. Light marks to boards. Binding is slightly shaky, but pages remain intact.
Item Price
£24.05
The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purifacation from the earliest Records to the...
More Photos

The Quest for Pure Water: The History of Water Purifacation from the earliest Records to the Twentieth entury

by Baker, M. N

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£36.14

Show Details

Description:
The American water Works Association Inc., 1948. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Second printing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards in good condition; tight binding; clean text block; unclipped dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£36.14
No image available

The quest for pure water

by Baker, M.N

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - V.g.
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
1st edition, 2nd printing
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Holywell, Flintshire, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£36.00

Show Details

Description:
The American Water Works Association, 1949. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Hard covers. V.g./No Jacket. Owner's signature on front pastedown.
Item Price
£36.00
THE QUEST FOR PURE WATER: THE HISTORY OF WATER PURIFICATION FROM THE EARLIEST RECORDS TO THE...

THE QUEST FOR PURE WATER: THE HISTORY OF WATER PURIFICATION FROM THE EARLIEST RECORDS TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

by M. N. Baker

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£80.30

Show Details

Description:
Second printing, 1949. VG+/VG. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket, now in a brand new Brodart clear protective sleeve. Title partially rubbed off on spine, otherwise minimal wear to book. Name on ffep. Text is clean. Ships in a box packed with care.
Item Price
£80.30