Aladdin Lamps Collector's Price Guide #24 by J.W. Bill Courter - Complete Reference

The Essential Reference for Aladdin Lamp Collectors and Enthusiasts

The Aladdin Lamps Collector's Price Guide #24 by J.W. Bill Courter is the definitive resource for anyone who collects, restores, or appreciates Aladdin kerosene mantle lamps. This comprehensive guide provides detailed pricing information, model identification, production dates, and historical context for the full range of Aladdin lamps produced since the company's founding.

Why This Guide is Essential

Whether you're a seasoned collector building a museum-quality collection, a dealer pricing inventory, an estate appraiser valuing antiques, or simply someone who inherited an Aladdin lamp and wants to know its history and value, this guide is your trusted reference. Bill Courter's decades of research and expertise make this the most authoritative source for Aladdin lamp information available.

What's Inside

• Comprehensive Pricing: Current market values for all Aladdin lamp models, from common to rare
• Model Identification: Detailed descriptions and photos to help identify your lamps
• Production Dates: When each model was manufactured and how long it was in production
• Rarity Information: Which models are common, scarce, or extremely rare
• Color Variations: Documentation of glass colors and their relative values
• Hardware Differences: Brass vs. nickel finishes and their impact on value
• Shade Values: Pricing for original Aladdin glass and parchment shades
• Parts Reference: Information on burners, chimneys, and replacement parts
• Historical Context: The story of Aladdin's innovation and evolution

About the Author: J.W. Bill Courter

Bill Courter is recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on Aladdin lamps. His meticulous research, extensive personal collection, and decades of experience in the collector community have made his price guides the gold standard reference. This 24th edition represents the latest updates to pricing and availability based on current market conditions.

Perfect For

• Aladdin lamp collectors building or valuing their collections
• Antique dealers and appraisers pricing inventory
• Estate executors determining values for probate
• Insurance agents documenting collectible values
• Restoration enthusiasts identifying models and parts
• Anyone who inherited an Aladdin lamp and wants to learn more
• Gift giving to lamp collectors and enthusiasts

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Why Aladdin Lamps Are Collectible

Aladdin lamps represent a unique intersection of functional design and American industrial heritage. From 1908 through today, Aladdin has produced hundreds of models in various glass colors, hardware finishes, and styles. The brilliant white light produced by the mantle system – equivalent to a 60-watt bulb using only kerosene – was revolutionary technology that brought bright, clean light to millions of homes before rural electrification. Today, these lamps are prized both as functional emergency lighting and as beautiful collectibles that tell the story of American innovation.

Investment Value

Rare Aladdin lamps in excellent condition have appreciated significantly over the years, with some models commanding hundreds or even thousands of dollars. This guide helps you identify which lamps are investment-grade collectibles and which are common user lamps, ensuring you make informed buying and selling decisions.

Author: J.W. Bill Courter
Edition: #24 (Latest Edition)
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-0961887988
Weight: 1 lb
Publisher: J.W. Courter

An indispensable reference for anyone passionate about Aladdin lamps and American lighting history.