Cork and the American Cork Industry by Arthur L. Faubel (Revised Edition)

This physical item is a softcover or hardcover book photographed open to its title page, measuring standard book proportions with off-white or cream-colored paper stock and dark grey or black typographic print. The visual condition appears clean with minimal discoloration or wear, presenting crisp text and a well-preserved page layout consistent with mid-20th-century publishing standards. The typography is entirely centered, utilizing a mix of serif font sizes and weights. The title page text is fully legible and transcribed verbatim as follows: 'CORK and the AMERICAN CORK INDUSTRY / By / ARTHUR L. FAUBEL, PH.D. / SECRETARY OF THE CORK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA / FORMERLY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS / NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / REVISED EDITION / CORK INSTITUTE OF AMERICA / 25 WEST FORTY-THIRD STREET / NEW YORK, N. Y. / Affiliated Associations • Cork Tile Manufacturers Association / Cork Composition Manufacturers Association • Cork Stopper / Manufacturers Association • Cork Marine Goods Manufacturers / Association • Cork Insulation Manufacturers Association'. The identification of the book rests entirely upon the clearly legible printed text visible on the title page. The estimated age of this revised edition likely places it in the mid-20th century, specifically the 1940s or 1950s based on the New York address format and historical context of the Cork Institute of America, though exact publication dates require inspection of the copyright page.

Based on the image provided, I am examining the title page of 'Cork and the American Cork Industry' by Arthur L. Faubel, noted as a Revised Edition published by the Cork Institute of America. The visible page appears clean with crisp, legible typography and minimal discoloration, suggesting well-preserved paper stock typical of mid-20th-century publishing. However, based on what I can see, I cannot evaluate the binding, the cover, or the presence of any internal markings, nor can I read the copyright page to ascertain the exact publication year. The market for highly specialized industrial texts like this is generally quite narrow, appealing primarily to niche collectors of mid-century industrial history, specific manufacturing archives, or those with a dedicated interest in the cork trade. As such, market demand is typically modest. My value estimate assumes this piece is a vintage printing consistent with the mid-20th-century timeframe suggested by the publisher's details. To properly assess its full physical state and verify the exact edition and printing dates, an in-person physical inspection is required. Books of this nature, assuming they are complete and in good overall physical condition, typically trade in the secondary market for nominal amounts due to their specialized subject matter. If the book exhibits significant wear, missing pages, or structural issues not visible in this single photo, the value would be at the lower end of or below the estimated range.