Early Cycle Lighting 1868-1948: Identification and Value Guide

Peter Card

ISBN 10: 1861269641 / ISBN 13: 9781861269645

Published by The Crowood Pres Ltd, Ramsbury, Wiltshire, 2007

About this Item

Hardcover in dustwrapper.176 pages. Well illustrated with colour and archive photographs, cycle lamp related ephemera, advertising etc.8.6 X 12 inches. Near fine book in a near fine dustwrapper, small dent to rear panel.The dustwrapper is in a clear paperlined removeable protective jacket.

Seller Inventory # 010603

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Early Cycle Lighting 1868-1948: Identification and Value Guide
• Publisher: The Crowood Pres Ltd, Ramsbury, Wiltshire
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861269641
• ISBN 13: 9781861269645
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Very soon after the development and popularization of the bicycle in the nineteenth century keen cyclists realised that in order to cycle in the dark some form of lighting was essential, both to light the way ahead, but also to alert other road users. Manufacturers were quick to respond to demand, and soon a wide range of simple lamps was available, usually fuelled by oil. But cycle lamps quickly grew in sophistication as makers tried to out-do one another with the style and efficiency of their lamps. The acetylene cycle lamps of the early part of the twentieth century are stunning examples of decorative design and manufacture.

About the Author

Peter Card runs an auction business specializing in transport memorabilia. He has been collecting early cycle lamps and accessories for many years. He is a member of the Advisory Council of the National Motor Museum. He lives in Somerset.