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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. For the first time you will be able to see the links between companies like Bradley and Hubbard, Tucker, J.C. Ives and Union Glass. Also included is information on the companies, the catalogs, additional ephemera, patent information, a price guide, and a cross reference showing lamps which occur in multiple catalogs, including the 1883 Bradley and Hubbard catalog published as Volume 1 of the Historical Lighting Reprints. Two Tucker Manufacturing Company catalogs of wonderful, early hanging, bracket and stand lamps, including many spectacularly illustrated in color!. The c1868 catalog contains 58 color pages, and the c1875 catalog contains 40 pages. Tucker was later acquired by Bradley and Hubbard.
A c1872 J.C. Ives catalog of 52 pages, including a color cover and original price list. Many terrific burners and shades.
A c1875 Union Glass Company catalog of 40 pages. Includes many Lomax lamps which are very collectable today.
A c18 83 Manhattan Brass Company Catalog of Perfection Student Lamps with 14 pages.
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. This valuable reference is available only from the publisher and select antique dealers - not available through any bookstores. The number of copies is limited.
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