BROMET, JOOP AND AD AND ALICE VAN WEERT

The Legend of the Lighter

New York: Abbeville Press, 1995. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 1558598545. 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). Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 43097

Catalogue: Antiques

Keywords: 1558598545 Antiques Joop Bromet Alice Van Weert Ad Van Weert Lighters Firemaking Museums Collectibles

HUGUENIN, PIERRE, SWISS WATCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Inside Story of the Swiss Watch

La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland: Swiss Watch Chamber of Commerce, 1949. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized paperback with heavy cardstock covers and a glued spine. The book is in Near Fine condition and has a Good dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The glassine dust jacket has a three inch tear to the rear panel. "The law "Ordonnance réglant l’utilisation du nom « Suisse » pour les montres" or Verordnung vom 23 Dezember 1971 über die Benützung des Schweizer Namens für Uhren (Ordinance regulating the use of the name "Swiss" on watches) first defines a "watch" (as opposed to a clock) by the dimensions of its movement. Thereafter, the law defines a Swiss watch, the definition of which is dependent on certain aspects of its movement. The law then goes on to define under what circumstances a watch movement may be considered Swiss made. The law then sets forth the conditions for the use of the name Swiss on watches, on watch cases, on watch movements, on watch dials and on replacement watch parts." (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 43064

Catalogue: Antiques

Keywords: Antiques Pierre Huguenin Swiss Watch Chamber Of Commerce Watches And Timepieces Watch Collecting Collectables