Warrington The Mersey White Lead Company Ltd 1949

42pp, illustrated with b/w plates. Decorated wrappers. Printed on white and yellow paper throughout. Long 8vo. Very good. Lovely period piece advocating the longevity of white lead paint [ now banned ] for use on bridges, public buildings and for interiors and exteriors of all kinds. Great title. Full page illustrations of buildings where paint used: The Stewart Fleming County Primary School Anerley, London SE 2, Paddington Station, St Peter's Church, Harrogate and many other buildings. Also includes tables suggesting maintenance programmes.