23231. A NINETY MILLION CANDLE POWER ELECTRIC BEACON. Scientific American. January 29, 1898
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23231. A NINETY MILLION CANDLE POWER ELECTRIC BEACON. Scientific American. January 29, 1898
23231a,b. A NINETY MILLION CANDLE POWER ELECTRIC BEACON. Scientific American. January 29, 1898. Excellent full page article details the new bivalve lens being tested at the Staten Island Lighthouse Depot for adoption by the Lighthouse Service. Included detailed descriptions of the construction and use, as well as the new nine thousand candle power electric arc lamp for use within the lens. Also includes three large detailed photo views of the lamp and lens. Good piece. Full issue. (VG). $49.