An extraordinarily comprehensive survey of the history of lamps and lighting appliances, from the very earliest rushlights and candlesticks via chapters on: Greek lamps; Roman lamps; Hanukkah lamps; Indian lamps; medieval lamps; and culminating with sections on lighthouses and early street lighting.  Illustrated with examples from the author's own collections.  Hardback.  155 pages.  Good clean condition in a good original dustjacket.  Cat No 4222