The Electric Light: Its History, Production, and Applications
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1884. Hardcover. Forest green pebbled cloth, gilt letters on spine, 458 pp. plus ads, 252 BW woodcuts. G+ (Shows moderate wear to edges, esp. at head and heel of spine with tiny tears there; some soiling or aging to edges of book block; interior surfaces are crisp and clean.). Item #145025
An outstanding history of something we take for granted. Originated in French by Emile Alglave and J. Boulard; translated here by T. O'Conor Sloane and edited with notes by C. M. Lungren. As fascinating as the text may be, what really stands out here are the BW woodcut illustrations -- of scenes (like B. Franklin and his kite) and of intricate machinery and such. A terrific find, and quite rare.
Price: $280.00