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Original Russian instruction leaflet for a Soviet wind-resistant kerosene lantern, showing both pages
A Small Soviet “Flying Bat” Kerosene Lantern Instruction Leaflet — English Translation
An original Soviet-era Russian instruction sheet for a wind-resistant kerosene hurricane lantern, with a numbered illustration and a full English translation. Its maker and date remain unknown. Read more...
Original Soviet 7F-1 Flying Bat kerosene lantern instruction booklet, eight-page collage
Soviet 7F-1 “Flying Bat” Lantern Manual (1957) — Original Scans and English Translation
Discover the original 1957 Russian manual for the Lysva Metallurgical Plant's 7F-1 hurricane lantern, with all eight scanned pages, a full English translation, factory history and modern electric conversions. Read more...
1993 Ukrainian Football clip-on reading lamp illuminating an open book
The 1993 Ukrainian Football Reading Lamp — Original Manual and English Translation
A preserved Football clip-on reading lamp from 1993 with its original Russian-language instructions. See both pages and read the complete English translation, including the original 220 V specifications, price and... Read more...
Vintage Soviet Filin owl night light with glowing orange eyes
Soviet Filin Owl Night Light — An Original USSR Leaflet and Its English Translation
A vintage Soviet Filin owl night light found at a Ukrainian auction still had its original box and illustrated leaflet. See both sides of this rare insert and read its... Read more...
Original 1985 Soviet Raduga lava lamp instruction manual cover
Soviet Raduga Lava Lamp Manual (1985) — English Translation and Rare Drawings
An earlier Raduga lava lamp manual from 1985, translated into English. Discover the original wrench drawing, six-month warranty and differences from the 1990 instructions. Read more...
Original 1990 Soviet Raduga lava lamp instruction manual cover
Original 1990 Soviet Raduga Lava Lamp Manual — English Translation
Discover the original 1990 Soviet Raduga lava lamp instructions translated into English, the Komplekt factory in Poltava, and how Old New Lamp restores these vintage lights. Read more...