1870-1875; mostly concerning electric ignition of gas street lights, with a number of pasted in pieces, including a four page prospectus for the New England Electric Gas Lighting Company; a four page statement by the same firm; a one leaf promotion of “Gardiner’s Patent for Lighting and Turning On and Off Gas by Electricity” (corner damaged); a twelve page pamphlet “Applications of Electricity” published by the National Electric Gas-Lighting Company (lacking back wrapper); broadside advertising “Robinson’s Brilliant Street Illuminator”; numerous newspaper clippings; a stock certificate for a roofing company and some extraneous clippings and a pencil manuscript map of plots in Brookline. The scrapbook is shabby, but, for the most part, the contents are in good condition, but with some glue marks.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 36938P
Title: A Scrapbook Pertaining Mainly to Street Lighting in Boston
Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
Book Condition: Used - 1870-1875; mostly concerning electric ignition of gas street lights, with a number of pasted in pieces, including a four page pr
Bookseller catalogs: STREET LIGHTING;

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About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.

With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.

Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment

In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.

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