Zippo The Great American Lighter
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Zippo
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Author : David Poore
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Zippo written by David Poore and has been published by Schiffer Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Cigar lighters categories.
A sequential history of Zippo lighter series, cases, inserts, fluid cans, flint packages, and sundries richly illustrated in color with the most highly prized Zippo lighters and information based on original Zippo salesman's catalogs, advertising brochures and a study of thousands of Zippo lighters. Prices provided with each picture and a complete price guide at the back.
Zippo Lighters
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Author : Kristian Pope
language : en
Publisher: Krause Publications
Release Date : 2004-08-25
Zippo Lighters written by Kristian Pope and has been published by Krause Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-25 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The list is short. James Dean. Rock 'n' Roll. Levis. The Corvette. And Zippo lighters. &break;&break;Like Elvis and blue suede shoes, Zippo has helped define the meaning of cool. Introduced in 1932 by George G Blaisdell, the little lighter with the familiar "click" and the lifetime guarantee has been in movies, foxholes and the pockets of millions. Through the years it has become an American icon. And for many, a priceless collector's item.
Warman S Zippo Lighters Field Guide
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Author : Robin Baumgartner
language : en
Publisher: Krause Publications
Release Date : 2006-06-16
Warman S Zippo Lighters Field Guide written by Robin Baumgartner and has been published by Krause Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-16 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Like Elvis, James Dean and Levis 501 jeans, Zippo lighters defined the meaning of cool for several generations. For readers familiar with the signature "click," the world's most dependable lighter is more than a tool for smoking. It has become one of the hottest collectibles in the world today. &break;&break;This pocket-size guide to the most dependable little lighter includes: &break;&break;Vintage Zippo advertisements sure to bring back memories of days gone by &break;&break;Current market prices and identification codes to help collectors inventory their collection &break;&break;More than 400 color photos that illustrate the character of each lighter &break;&break;This new addition to the wildly popular Warman's family of field guides is sure to be a hit with all generations of Zippo fans.
Zippo Manufacturing Company
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Author : Linda L. Meabon
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003-08-29
Zippo Manufacturing Company written by Linda L. Meabon and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-29 with Business & Economics categories.
A photographic history of the family-owned Pennsylvania company that became a household name and a global success story. The Zippo Manufacturing Company was founded in 1932 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, by George G. Blaisdell, who designed the first Zippo lighter in 1933; since then, Zippo has produced nearly four hundred million lighters. The product line eventually expanded to include tape measures and pocket knives. Zippo entered the specialty advertising market in 1935, when the Kendall Refinery ordered five hundred lighters that displayed its name—and since then, the Zippo lighter has become a commemorative showcase for corporate logos, special events, and famous places throughout the United States and around the world. Zippo has been owned and operated by the Blaisdell family for more than seventy years. Zippo Manufacturing Company contains photographs of the Blaisdells, the Zippo Riders, the Zippo ski slope, the Zippo car, special-edition lighters, and scenes from the town of Bradford. Zippo archives and private collections have yielded rare photographs of Zippo employees at work, company and collector events, and other highlights in the company's history—making for a lively journey though this unique piece of American culture.
Zippo
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Author : Avi Baer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-10
Zippo written by Avi Baer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10 with Cigar lighters categories.
This history of Zippo Manufacturing of Bradford, Pennsylvania, describes the development of the Zippo lighter. It also provides a directory of lighters, with model identification for collectors and includes examples of the most collectable Zippos.
Zippo
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Author : Avi R. Baer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-09
Zippo written by Avi R. Baer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with categories.
George Blaisdell's lifetime-guaranteed lighter -- the Zippo -- has become an icon, instantly recognizable for its simplicity of design. Blaisdell designed the first Zippo in 1933; he sold just 82 units in the first month of business. But it was advertised as the windproof lighter & taken up by GIs in WW2, & grew to be one of the great advertising icons of the century. Now the more than 300 million lighters that have left the Zippo Manufacturing Co. in Bradford, PA, have become highly collectible. This book shows how the Zippo became an American Legend & tells the complete history of the lighter from its beginning to the present day. It discusses Zippo in entertainment, in advertising & in the movies, & provides essential advice & info. for collectors. Color photos.
Zippo
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Author : Avi Baer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-09-26
Zippo written by Avi Baer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-26 with Cigar lighters categories.
The Viet Nam Zippo
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Author : Jim Fiorella
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Release Date : 1998
The Viet Nam Zippo written by Jim Fiorella and has been published by Schiffer Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Cigar lighters categories.
More than 900 photographs with detailed text about the Vietnam War, its Zippo lighters, tips on collecting, and their current values are included in this book.
Operation Pineapple Express
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Author : Scott Mann
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-08-30
Operation Pineapple Express written by Scott Mann and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-30 with History categories.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An edge-of-your-seat thriller about a group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. In April 2021, an urgent call was placed from a Special Forces operator serving overseas. The message was clear: Get Nezam out of Afghanistan now. Nezam was part of the Afghan National Army’s first group of American-trained commandos; he passed through Fort Bragg’s legendary Q course and served alongside the US Special Forces for over a decade. But Afghanistan’s government and army were on the edge of collapse, and Nezam was receiving threatening texts from the Taliban. The message reached Nezam’s former commanding officer, retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann, who couldn’t face the idea of losing another soldier in the long War on Terror. Immediately, he sends out an SOS to a group of Afghan vets (Navy SEALs, Green Berets, CIA officers, USAID advisors). They all answer the call for one last mission. Operating out of basements and garages, Task Force Pineapple organizes an escape route for Nezam and gets him into hiding in Taliban-controlled Kabul. After many tense days, he braves the enemy checkpoints and the crowds of thousands blocking the airport gates. He finally makes it through the wire and into the American-held airport thanks to the frantic efforts of the Pineapple express, a relentless Congressional aide, and a US embassy official. Nezam is safe, but calls are coming in from all directions requesting help for other Afghan soldiers, interpreters, and at-risk women and children. Task Force Pineapple widens its scope—and ends up rescuing 500 more Afghans from Kabul in the three chaotic days before the ISIS-K suicide bombing. Operation Pineapple Express is a thrilling, suspenseful tale of service and loyalty amidst the chaos of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
When Zippo Went To War
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Author : Philip Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2021-03-30
When Zippo Went To War written by Philip Kaplan and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with History categories.
Throughout the 1930s the Zippo Company in Pennsylvania prospered on the growing success of its stylish, charismatic little cigarette lighter. The lighter was made mostly of brass, but with the Second World War that metal was declared a ‘strategic material’ in the U.S. where huge amounts of it were needed for shell and cartridge casings. Zippo replaced the brass with steel, which can corrode, and wartime Zippos were given a new baked-on black ‘crackle’ finish to protect them. That non-reflective characteristic helped save the lives of many American soldiers in combat zones. The demand of the Armed Forces for the lighter led to the company to earmark its entire production for military. The big wartime market for the Zippo resulted in a rise of imitations. After the war, through subsequent conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and elsewhere, thousands of such phoneys appeared in boot sales and swap meets across the world. Movie stars added sophistication and glamor when someone lit up a cigarette with a Zippo and the distinctive ‘clink-clop’ sound the lighter made when opened and closed was unmatchable. Legend has it that the great star Bette Davis was once asked by an interviewer if she smoked after sex. Her supposed response: “To tell you the truth, I’ve never looked.” In later years- and a dark medical reality- the cigarette began losing its allure, but in wartime the soldier, sailor, marine and airman was frequently nervous in the service and found solace and a brief time-out-of-war in the relaxation of a quick smoke. Zippo was ready in such moments. Today many examples survive with a special history and caché. When Zippo Went to War is illustrated with more than 140 unpublished photos those unique little lighters of old. Like the remarkable Zippo itself, the book works well and sheds some new light on its subject.