Drawing from the collection of the Dutch Cigarette Lighter Museum, this book traces the history of the cigarette lighter from its predecessor, the tinderbox, to the fashionable and decorated lighters of the 20th-century. It also provides an account of developments in design and technology.
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Vendeur : Cathy's Half Price Books, Havertown, PA, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Good. Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no damage or labels. Writing on dust jacket inner flap. N° de réf. du vendeur 223486
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Vendeur : Adkins Books, Chattanooga, TN, Etats-Unis
Hard cover. First edition. Very good in very good dust jack. N° de réf. du vendeur 2009185527
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Vendeur : Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Missing. First Edition. First Printing with full number line. Missing dust jacket. Bind is sturdy and intact, text/photos in very good condition. Light shelfwear to boards; foxing to top edge of page block. NOT an ex-library copy, NO remainder mark. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges to apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. N° de réf. du vendeur 252778
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Vendeur : Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, Etats-Unis
Hardbound. Etat : VG/VG. First. Black boards with color pictorial DJ, 192pp, profuse color and BW illustrations. Drawn from the unparalleled collection of the Dutch Lighter Museum Foundation, the numerous unique, distinctive, and whimsical lighters reproduced here chart the voyage of the lighter from an important scientific discovery to a treasured collectors item. Along the way, we learn about the history of the pipe, the popularization of smoking, and the growth of today's global marketplace, as well as other significant events and wonrous inventions that have played a role in the history of the lighter. The first extensive illustrated survey of the lighter, this book is destined to become a classic reference work for the collector and antiquarian. For all other readers, "The Legend of the Lighter" offers an illuminating look at the creation of a versatile and splendid device that combines functionality, fashion, and true artistry. Contents as follows: Foreword -- 1 The birth of the lighter: A journey of daring and discovery -- 2 Origins: The harnessing of fire -- 3 The age of invention: Science and industry light up -- 4 Innovation and progress: A cavalcade of new products -- 5 Postwar revolution: From gasoline to gas lighters --- 6 A new era dawns: The global market and the future of the lighter -- Donors -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments. N° de réf. du vendeur 128766
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Vendeur : Fritz T. Brown - Books, Georgetown , MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. F. Very good with very good dust jacket. 0.0. N° de réf. du vendeur 01160
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Vendeur : Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, Etats-Unis
hardcover. B006895; 192 pp, illustrated in color large hardcover; contents, covers & dustjacket as new; fully. N° de réf. du vendeur 6895
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Vendeur : Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Color photographs throughout. First edition thus. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, else near fine in a near fine, price clipped dust jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 61693
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Vendeur : Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 145876
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Vendeur : S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good+. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is a light slant to the spine of the book. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, but has a couple of small edge nicks and beginning tears. "One of the foundations of civilization as we know it is the ability to make and transport fire. Ever since our cave-dwelling ancestors rubbed sticks and stones together, humankind has pursued a quest for an efficient and reliable fire-making device - a quest that has inspired some of the most innovative inventions in history. The collection of the Dutch Lighter Museum Foundation traces this fascinating journey from the fire steels of the ancient world to the tinderboxes of the seventeenth century up to the modern cigarette lighter, which is carefully collected in an astonishing variety of designs." (from the introduction). N° de réf. du vendeur A43097
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:9781558598546. N° de réf. du vendeur 3998774
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