Trade catalogs of explosives, 1893-1937.

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Trade catalogs of explosives, 1893-1937.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122538921

Catalogs and price lists of explosives, blasting supplies, and fireworks, as well as manuals on the use of explosives.

13 items (1 box) : ill.

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6755061

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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