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10582Ancient Lamp from Judea circa 2nd century AD and later. 3" x 2". Lamp has a molded design in discus a sheep among other objects with dark red to brown slip. The lamp is inside a plastic display box with a wooden base. Oil lamps were made of common pottery in the ancient world people did not have much light at nights most homes would contain several oil lamps because olive oil was in abundance and therefore not expensive. There was also an oven that provided a little bit of light but the oil lamps were the main source of light in every home. In excellent condition.<br/><br/>Lamps appear in the Torah and other Jewish sources as a symbol of "lighting" the way for the righteous the wise and for love and other positive values. While fire was often described as being destructive light was given a positive spiritual meaning. The oil lamp and its light were important household items and this may explain their symbolism. Oil lamps were used for many spiritual rituals. unknown books
196926386New York: Museum of the Media 1969. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Tall side-stapled wrappers. A 35 pp catalog produced by Museum of the Media in Winter 1969. Includes short statements by some of the participants in the light art movement advertisements announcements of exhibitions etc. According to the opening summary paragraph on the first page "The Alliance of Light Artists was formed in August 1969 to facilitate communication among members of the audio-visual community. During the summer when Glenn McKay of the Headlights was visiting New York from California he emphasized the need for an information exchange among light artists. As the result of his urging we have held three meetings so far - one at the Museum of the Media one at the Electric Circus and one at the Fillmore East." Some of the names of artists participating in this group included Faye Barth June Blum Geoffrey Ryn Carlitz The Celebration Light Show and Jud Yalkut among several others. In very good condition. This copy was mailed to A.L.A. member and avant-garde filmmaker Jud Yalkut in December 1969. Quite a scarce little publication. We found no listings for sale in commerce nor any copies in institutional hands. Museum of the Media paperback books
185532141Boston: Davis & Farmer Printers 1855. 48pp top margins of first few leaves spotted. Stitched in original printed wrappers lightly foxed. Except as noted Very Good.<br/><br/> The Infantry is named in honor of Revolutionary War Major General Benjamin Lincoln. This rare pamphlet prints its founding documents marching and arms instruction for the soldier and a manual of arms for sergeants.<br/>FIRST EDITION. OCLC 590599680 2- AAS NYHS as of June 2015. Davis & Farmer, Printers unknown books
