Anon. (c1950). Tunnel Cement. London: The Tunnel Portland Cement Co. Ltd. 40pp. Features 18 colour reproductions of atmospheric water colour paintings by Norman Pearson

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Anon. (c1950). Tunnel Cement. London: The Tunnel Portland Cement Co. Ltd. 40pp. Embossed board covers with centred label, with comb binding. 31x25cm. Covers slightly age-toned and bumped. Text immaculate on cream cartridge paper. High production values. Features 18 colour reproductions of atmospheric water colour paintings by Norman Pearson (1878-1971) of quarries and cement works operated by the company around Thurrock, Essex, and at Pitstone, Bucks., and Cefn Mawr and Padeswood, N.Wales. The frontispiece is a tipped in reproduction; the other 17 are double sided prints between single page descriptions. In very good condition.

The company was formed in 1874 and after a series of mergers has been part of the Hanson Group since 1981.