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The Definitive Guide to Colorful Insulators
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Product Description
Collecting insulators is synonymous with collecting history. Ever since the first telegraph line was constructed by Samuel Morse in 1844, glass, plastic, and other insulators have played an important part in our technological society. They have made it possible to carry telegraph, telephone, and electrical power lines over vast distances, connecting the nation and the world. This is the first book ever to graphically demonstrate the hundreds of beautiful colors to be found on insulators throughout the world. There are over seven hundred color photographs, each with a descriptive caption to guide both the beginner and advanced collector through a huge assortment of designs and manufacturers. Each photograph carries a current value for the item shown. No other book captures the beauty found within this colorful and historical hobby.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #188275 in Books
- Published on: 1999-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 208 pages
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About the Author
Mike Bruner resides in Clarkston, Michigan. He has been collecting insulators since 1972, has served as the President of the National Insulator Association (NIA), and has published its newsletter, Drip Points. He is the author of several other books.
Customer Reviews
The Definitive Guide to Colorful Insulators
Extremely well put together book with excellent pictures, research, values and general information. If you are looking for a book about insulators, then this is the book for you.
The Definitive Guide to Colorful Insulators
Wonderful photographs and extremely informative. The book itself is a wonderful addition to anyone's collection! Highly recommend!
Most People Don't Know The True Value Insulators
So many people have antique insulators in their basements and attics but don't know what they are worth. Most insulators aren't worth much at all ($1-$5 a piece), but the rare few are worth hundreds to thousands of dollars to serious collectors. Before you get rid of the "old junk" in your attic make sure you know what its worth. This book is the definative authority on collectible insulators. Otherwise you'll never know if you have a "diamond in the rough" or just a box of junk.
