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We no longer sell books. Please contact the following people or organizations that may have  copies for sale.  A listing here is not an endorsement, but an attempt to assist those who would like to obtain copies of the books I published.
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Welcome to Sirlampsalot Publications -
Home of the Best Kerosene Lamp Catalog Reprints

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We used to offer a series of three volumes of  Historical Lighting Reprints which help document the development of kerosene lighting in Victorian America. 
These books illustrate and price over 1800  lamps and are great references for collectors and researchers. They can save you money by enabling you to buy wisely. All have received great reviews from buyers. 
Each volume is described  below - for more information and  sample images see the links to the left. 

There is a handy summary that gives an overview of all three volumes  (downloadable pdf) .



1883 Bradley and  Hubbard Lamp Catalog  (Historical  Lighting  Reprints Volume 1)

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The 1883 Bradley and  Hubbard  Catalog, with 248 pages showing almost  600 antique  oil lamps, is a high quality reprint complete with a price guide  that lists both  the original prices and the current estimated values. Many kinds of kerosene  lamps are shown: chandeliers, hanging, bracket, table, and  figural, as well as  cigar lighters, match holders, call bells and clocks. Most  lamps have burners,  chimneys and shades making this a great reference on how to  properly outfit a  lamp. This was our most popular volume. 

Response from the hundreds of happy buyers has been very enthusiastic: "Excellent Book...Very Pleased ...Every serious B&H lover better get one!!" "Wonderful book and fast service" "It's really a terrific piece of research and you did a fabulous job printing it. Congratulations!!"



Five Early Victorian Kerosene Lighting Catalogs  (Historical Lighting Reprints Volume 2 )

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Volume 2 contains a collection of five rare kerosene lighting  catalogs from  the 1860's to the early 1880's. With 220 pages, 60 in full color, and  illustrating about 420 lamps and parts, it is perhaps the finest kerosene lighting reprint ever! All types of early lamps are illustrated in a very high quality reprint - hanging lamps, chandeliers, bracket lamps, table lamps, some figural lamps, wonderful burners, shades, chimneys, and smoke bells. 
The five catalogs include two from the Tucker Manufacturing Company  (patterns later acquired by Bradley and Hubbard) showing wonderful  examples of fine early cast iron work. This company was one of the premier  lamp manufacturers of their time, but their lamps have not been well documented until now. Also included are a J. Ives Company catalog illustrating  the Ives patent burners and many lamps, a Union Glass Company  catalog that  includes many Lomax patented lamps as well as fonts used on Bradley and Hubbard  lamps, and a Manhattan Brass Company Perfection Student Lamps catalog. The  catalogs are augmented by additional ephemera, a price guide, information on the  catalogs and companies, patent information and a cross reference showing lamps  that occur in multiple catalogs (including the 1883 Bradley and Hubbard  catalog).



 
Four Victorian Kerosene Lighting Catalogs  (Historical Lighting  Reprints Volume 3)

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This volume will delight kerosene lighting   collectors and is a must-have reference for those interested in kerosene lamps of the 1885 to 1895 period. Four original, never before reprinted, catalogs  from  two important manufacturers and two large American retailers have been combined  into a single reference.

Included are an Adams & Co. catalog  c. 1885, a George Bassett & Co. (New York City retailer) 1889 catalog, an  Edward Miller & Co. catalog c.1894 and a Pitkin and Brooks  (Chicago  retailer) 1892 catalog. Plus introductory chapters on the companies  and catalogs, additional ephemera, patent information, and a price guide.

These catalogs illustrate about 750 lamps and  parts. The Adams & Co. catalog is in color and there is a full-color cover.  The volume includes hanging library lamps, round-wick banquet lamps, figural  lamps, glass lamps, piano lamps, table lamps, shades and other lamp  parts. There  is a wealth of information that will allow you to ensure your lamps are complete  and outfitted correctly in this high quality reprint.  Something for everyone -  rare lamps and those that are more affordable. As with all  of my limited edition reprints there is both good  quality and good value.



Free stuff
​A reference for flat wick burner and chimney sizes (PDF)

Comparison of all three Historical Lighting Reprints
(companies, types of lamps, etc.) (PDF)

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