The Story of oil, 1968, Series 601

The Story of oil, 1968, Series 601 was first published in 1968 and was the 11th title in the long-running Achievements series, 601.  It was illustrated by the brilliant visual-storyteller Robert Ayton and was written by W D Siddle.  There’s so much excitement in the text about all the potential of oil to create a better world – it’s quite startling to look back on all the 1960s enthusiasm and the faith that oil will one day help to end world poverty.  But even so, it’s Ayton’s illustrations that make this book.

This copy:

This copy would suit a collector.  It has matt boards and (aside from light wear to the spine) is in excellent condition inside and out.  With a tally number of 200, I also believe it to be a first edition.  It certainly dates to the 1960s and has the original price of 2/6 printed inside.