This volume includes five rare catalogs and is a must-have reference for those interested in lamps of the 1868 to 1883 period. These catalogs illustrate about 420 lamps and parts. About one-third are in color and there is a wonderful full-color cover. You will be able to see the links between companies like Bradley and Hubbard, Tucker, J. Ives and Union Glass. Also included is a price guide, information on the companies, the catalogs, additional ephemera, patent information and a cross reference showing lamps which occur in multiple catalogs, including the 1883 Bradley and Hubbard catalog published as Volume 1.
The reprint is printed on high quality, coated stock. The size is 8.5 by 11 inches, perfect bound, with a full color soft cover.
Every kerosene lamp collector and researcher, as well as those involved with the restoration and maintenance of historical properties and students of domestic design, will want one of these reprints.
Contents of Volume 2 Two Tucker Manufacturing Company catalogs (circa 1868 and 1875) totaling 98 pages.
An 1871 J. Ives catalog of 52 pages, including a color cover and original price list. Many terrific burners and shades.
A circa 1875 Union Glass Company catalog of 40 pages, with many collectible Lomax lamps.
A circa 1883 Manhattan Brass Company Catalog of Perfection Student Lamps with 14 pages.