AVERY ISLAND LOUISIANA Salt Mining 1960 International Salt Company w/ Map RARE!!

Description: International Salt and Avery IslandCorp authors: [International Salt Company]Published: [Clarks Summit, PA], [Executive Offices]1959 [First Edition][Published for the Shareholders of the International Salt Company]From the introductory text: “This is the story of the Avery Island, Louisiana salt dome. Fascinating historical and geological facts are described in these pages, as well as the interesting industrial story of the Avery Island Mine and Refinery of the International Salt Company, one of the world’s largest salt producers. …” etc., etc.Illustrated throughout with numerous photos accompanied by descriptive text and map on verso of cover page.Laid into the pamphlet is a slip of paper from the company dated 1960 introducing this first booklet in a series that they were preparing about their mines and refineries. On December 14, 2020 of there was a roof collapse at the Avery Salt mine and two miners died. January 2021 the owners announced the permanent end of salt production at its mine in Avery Island, Louisiana.I could find no copies of this title for sale at online bookseller sites, WorldCat search shows no copies in institutional holdings, a rare book, it will be a welcome addition to a salt mining related reference archive.The pamphlet measures 8 ½ x 6 inches, stapled binding, illustrated printed wrappers, 116 pages, near fine condition, odor free. Mainstreetbooks has been a family business for more than 25 years. We focus on fine books, historical ephemera, early photography & vintage textiles. We maintained a storefront in Amherst, MA for over 10 years, and we have been selling on eBay since 1999. Our feedback speaks for itself so bid or purchase with confidence and please take a look at our other interesting books, ephemera and photographs. We pack carefully, ship quickly, and have thousands of happy customers. Thank You, mainstreetbooks Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

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