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Acetylene lamps
Any of several types of lamp that provides illumination in coal mines
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A description of the safety lamp invented by George Stephenson, and now in use at Killingworth colliery. To which is added, an account of the lamp constructed by Sir Humphrey Davy. With engravings / [George Stephenson].
Stephenson, George, 1781-1848.
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Date: 1817
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Sir Humphry Davy. Stipple engraving by Roffe after H. Howard.
Howard, Henry, 1769-1847.
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Reference: 2401i
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A few additional practical observations on the wire-gauze safety-lamps for miners : with some evidence of their use / [by Sir Humphry Davy].
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
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Date: 1816
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The life of Sir Humphry Davy : Bart., LL. D., late president of the Royal Society, foreign associate of the Royal Institute of France, &c. / by John Ayrton Paris.
Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856.
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Date: 1831
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