This 1921 Wiring for Light and Power by Terrell Croft is an illustrated electrical reference book built around the National Electrical Code.
The book explains early wiring practices, generators, motors, switchboards, insulation, and related electrical work through detailed text and technical drawings.
Details
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Item: Hardcover Technical Book
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Title: Wiring for Light and Power
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Subtitle: A Detailed and Fully Illustrated Commentary on the National Electrical Code
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Author: Terrell Croft
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Publisher: McGraw Hill Book Company, Inc.
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Year: 1921
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Edition/Printing: Third Edition with Important 1921 Supplement, Second Impression
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Format: Maroon cloth hardcover
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Dust Jacket: Absent
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Pages: 465 pages
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Genre: Electrical Engineering and Technical Reference
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Special Features: Illustrated commentary on the National Electrical Code with diagrams and a 1921 supplement
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Size: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Pages remain legible and contain many detailed technical illustrations.
- The text block appears complete and firmly attached.
- Gilt spine lettering remains partly visible.
Issues / Wear
- The cloth covers are bent and show rubbing, spotting, and edge wear.
- The gilt spine lettering is faded and partly worn away.
- Page edges show age toning and staining.
- Pencil writing appears on the inside boards and on scattered pages.
- The inside hinge area shows wear and surface creasing.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Books like this documented electrical practice while household and commercial wiring systems were still developing quickly.
It suits an electrician, engineering history collector, industrial history reader, or technical library.
This copy includes the third edition text and the important 1921 supplement tied to changes in the National Electrical Code.
It has clearly been used, but the diagrams and information remain ready for a curious reader.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
