J. J. Manley — Salt and Other Condiments.

London, William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1884. Paperback. This very scarce handbook produced for the 1884 International Health Exhibition examining the history of salt, its production and manufacture in Great Britain. full bound in the original publisher's paper wraps. The second edition of the work, published during the year of the 1884 International Health Exhibition.With several tables including on the chemical composition of different sea-waters, of sea salts from well-known localities, and of commercial white salts.Full bound in the original publisher's paper wraps.This tract in particular is especially scarcely encountered. According to the Library, Archives & Open Research Services at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, "almost no trace remains today of the International Health Exhibition of 1884" save for what remains of its ephemera. This is a fascinating example of one of the handbooks produced for the 1884 International Health Exhibition, one of a series of international exhibitions held in London during the 1880s. The event celebrated the significant advancements made by the Victorians in improving disease control and the health of the nation. It also platformed practical and inexpensive ideas which could be adopted by the public to better their living conditions. The 1884 exhibition was attended by no less than 4 million people, and thus constitutes a landmark event in the history of public health. In this tract, J. J. Manley offers a thorough examination of the history of salt, its production and manufacture in Great Britain replete with several data tables to supplement his claims. Full bound in the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart barring age toning, minor handling marks, and a few closed tears, including a significant but repaired closed tear to the rear of the cover. Slight cockling to the spine as well as a closed tear and some small chips to its head and tail. Small archival tape repair to the front cover's reverse and the title page. Internally, binding is significantly strained. Pages are lightly age toned however generally bright and clean, save for the odd minor handling mark, tidemark or small chip. A good copy given the age and scarcity of the work. Good . Ill.: None. Good .