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Approved and licensed by Zippo, this full-color celebration of a highly collectible American icon provides an entertaining history of the treasured lighters. Serious collectors will welcome the chapters on identification marks and swap meets, while anyone intrigued by popular culture will enjoy dipping into the sections on Zippo trivia and learning more about this fascinating piece of Americana. This essential reference guide-covering more than 150 lighters-is part of our acclaimed Connoisseur’s Companions.