Through the ages, people have drawn inspiration from their desire to develop the idea of portable fire. This book traces the history of the cigarette lighter from its predecessor, the tinder box, to the fashionable and exquisitely decorated lighters of the 20th century, and provides a unique account of its development in design and technology. 150 color photos.
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Through the ages, people have drawn inspiration from their desire to develop the idea of portable fire. This book traces the history of the cigarette lighter from its predecessor, the tinder box, to the fashionable and exquisitely decorated lighters of the 20th century, and provides a unique account of its development in design and technology. 150 color photos.
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Good in Missing jacket. 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.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1558598545. 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.
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VG. 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.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 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… 4to.
