Hundreds of detailed photographs and illustrations are showcased in this beautiful guide to kerosene oil lamps. Inspired by the process and the people involved in the manufacturing of these marvelous lighting devices, Catherine Thuro has documented extensive historical information in this wonderful hardbound volume with over 350 pages. Oil Lamps illustrates the broad range of kerosene lamps that exist today, places them as closely and accurately as possible to the period in which they were first used, and gives the area of ...
Read More
Hundreds of detailed photographs and illustrations are showcased in this beautiful guide to kerosene oil lamps. Inspired by the process and the people involved in the manufacturing of these marvelous lighting devices, Catherine Thuro has documented extensive historical information in this wonderful hardbound volume with over 350 pages. Oil Lamps illustrates the broad range of kerosene lamps that exist today, places them as closely and accurately as possible to the period in which they were first used, and gives the area of original use and manufacturer as known. Readers may view numerous lamps that may have illuminated family gatherings, meetings, or other events that occurred hundreds of years ago. Years of research led the author to present this historical and informative book, which covers companies who manufactured oil lamps, materials, and the process used, and styles of different lamps. This first book in a three-volume series is essential for collectors. 2004 values.
Read Less
Add this copy of Oil Lamps: the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $4.26, very good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Wallace-Homestead.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps: the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $5.46, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Wallace-Homestead Book Company.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $6.94, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Collector Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $7.89, good condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Collector Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. The book is nice and 100% readable, but the book has visible wear which may include stains, scuffs, scratches, folded edges, sticker glue, highlighting, notes, and worn corners. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $7.90, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Collector Books.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $7.94, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Collector Books.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $11.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Collector Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Oil Lamps: the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $16.60, good condition, Sold by KeepsBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilmington, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Wallace-Homestead Book Co.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 9x1x11; Dust jacket has edge wear. Foxing inside covers and first few and last pages. Text unmarked, good solid binding. Ships Next Business Day.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps: the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $18.95, very good condition, Sold by Archives Books, inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edmond, OK, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Wallace-Homestead Book Co.
Add this copy of Oil Lamps: the Kerosene Era in North America to cart. $19.75, very good condition, Sold by Rob the Book Man rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Wallace-Homestead.
