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Image of Complete Catalogue & History of Oil & Kerosene Lamps in Australia
Author Peter Cuffley
Binding Hardback
Edition Standard
Condition Very Good in original dust jacket.
Item Status Available and copy In Stock (but currently Out Of Print)
Publisher Pioneer Books
Release Date 01 Jan 1973
Price
$100.00
Weight 0.769kg
ISBN 0909674000

This book is designed as the complete reference book for both amateur and professional collectors. The history and development of kerosene lighting is traced in great detail and illustrated extensively.

The fully illustrated catalogue presents the lamps in chronological order and supplies all the relevant detail to allow you to identify and catalogue your own collection.

With over 600 lamps illustrated and eight full page colour plates this book will make an important additon to ones own library.