Miniature oil and kerosene lamps, some as diminutive as 2 1/2 inches high, are direct descendants of prehistoric lamps using animal fat and other oils. Since the miniatures which have been preserved are so small that they cannot have provided adequate reading light, their intended function remains somewhat obscure. Miniature lamps might have found uses in sickrooms, for dispelling a child's "bogeyman," or as parlor courting lamps making a suitable compromise between the requirements of propriety and romantic aura.
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Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Artikel-Nr. 0916838447-7-1-29
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Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Artikel-Nr. F17B-03754
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 8794224-6
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Anbieter: BEACON BOOKS, Creston, BC, Kanada
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Not Stated, Presumed First Edition. 285 pages. Black lettering on the spine and front cover. Dust jacket is protected in Brodart. A fine copy of this book describing miniature oil and kerosene lamps. Illustrated with 630 b/w and 22 colour photographs describing the lamps and their variants. Artikel-Nr. 003190
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hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Artikel-Nr. rev9769901881
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Anbieter: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, USA
Hardback. Zustand: New. Miniature oil and kerosene lamps, some as diminutive as 2 1/2 inches high, are direct descendants of prehistoric lamps using animal fat and other oils. Since the miniatures which have been preserved are so small that they cannot have provided adequate reading light, their intended function remains somewhat obscure. Miniature lamps might have found uses in sickrooms, for dispelling a child's "bogeyman," or as parlor courting lamps making a suitable compromise between the requirements of propriety and romantic aura. Artikel-Nr. LU-9780916838447
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irland
Zustand: New. Num Pages: 285 pages, 630 b/w illus. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 824. . 1981. Hardcover. . . . . Artikel-Nr. V9780916838447
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Anbieter: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: New. Miniature oil and kerosene lamps, some as diminutive as 2 1/2 inches high, are direct descendants of prehistoric lamps using animal fat and other oils. Since the miniatures which have been preserved are so small that they cannot have provided adequate reading light, their intended function remains somewhat obscure. Miniature lamps might have found uses in sickrooms, for dispelling a child's "bogeyman," or as parlor courting lamps making a suitable compromise between the requirements of propriety and romantic aura. Artikel-Nr. LU-9780916838447
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. Num Pages: 285 pages, 630 b/w illus. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 824. . 1981. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9780916838447
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Anbieter: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Artikel-Nr. Q-0916838447
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