Rare Illustrated Book Antique Art Glass Illustrated with 32 color and 60 black-and-white photographs, this rare out-of-print book is a pictorial guide to antique art glass.

ANTIQUE GLASS AND GLASS COLLECTING by Frank Davis, Hamlyn Publishing, NY, 1973.

There's a wealth of information in this book which looks at antique glass from the earliest days to the present. Covered is glass from ancient times, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, North America, Islam, Spain, France, England, and more. Whether a novice or advanced collector or dealer, one will find this book an invaluable reference.

8.5 in. x 11.5 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 96 pages.

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Scarce Book Antique European American Art Glass Over 100 color photographs with identifying captions support a rich narrative which reviews the history and production art glass from the earliest times to the 1930s.

ANTIQUE GLASS IN COLOR by Keith Middlemas, Doubleday & Company, NY, 1971/1979.

'Keith Middlemas traces the fascinating development of colored glass in Europe from the height of the Roman Empire to the epoch of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, showing how the glassmaking art survived the fall of Rome, was preserved in France and in the vernacular tradition of the Rhineland and was brought to a peak in the sixteenth century by Venetian craftsmen in the Facon de Venise. Individual chapters cover the growth of fine glassmaking in Germany, Spain, France and the Netherlands, and the sections on the early nineteenth century and on Art Nouveau are particularly detailed and are of special interest to American collectors. The 96 pages of superb full color illustrations show in great detail how European glass manufacture developed from the fifteenth to the twentieth century.'

Illustrated are examples of glass by Galle, Lalique, Tiffany, Loetz, Maurice Marinot, Argy-Rousseau, numerous Bohemian makers, Venetian glass, and more. 'Like its highly successful predecessor, , a companion study of English glass, this book is an essential addition to the collector's library.'

8.75 in.x 12 in. hardback with dust cover in very good+ condition. 120 pages.

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Scarce Book 18th & 19th Century Art Glass Epergnes The stunning color and black-and-white photography, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make this beautiful book a landmark publication on art glass epergnes.

THE ELEGANT EPERGNE: FROM THE BUNNY AND CHARLES KOPPELMAN COLLECTION with essays by Jane Shadel Spillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, NY, 1995.

'The dramatic tiered centerpieces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are coming back into favor. Today, the term epergne designates both the tiered, ornate silver and glass centerpieces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the glass flower and fruit stands so in favor during the nineteenth… [This book] features more than 80 of these glorious objects, all specially photographed for this book, in settings both sumptuous and relaxed. Many are also shown in close-up views. Room interiors in "The Elegant Epergne" suggest a number of ideas for decorating with these versatile containers—on a mantle, beside the tub, or even in a child’s nursery, where they may be filled with the smallest, sweetest bouquets. Because they can be used to dress a table, ornament a shelf, or display flowers, epergnes make handsome additions to any home. Particular emphasis is given to the many kinds of flowers suitable for epergnes, including roses, sweet peas, lisianthus, poppies, ranunculus, and dahlias, most of which can be grown or found for sale in cities large and small. Many of the epergnes shown here were made in England around the turn of the century; also included are some later American pieces from the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company as well as those produced by Steuben and Fenton. Each piece is described in full detail, including maker and technical workmanship. A nearly encyclopedic range of epergnes is offered; the more typical clear or cranberry glass; Burmese peach-blow; richly hued glass, some with unusual shading around the fluted rims; silver bases or ones fitted with beveled mirrors; hanging baskets, including some in the shape of flowers; and gilt metal and silver fittings. For budding collectors, epergnes are found not only in the auction houses and dealers' shops, but in the flea markets as well.' This book will as easily decorate the coffee table as enhance the reference library; it will provide a pictorial journey through the world of little-known epergnes to delight collectors, interior decorators and art glass enthusiasts.

Oversize / heavy 10.75 in. x 12.75 in. hardback with dust cover in new condition. pages.

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Rare Book Art Glass Animals Lalique Steuben Tiffany.... 'Here, in 300 illustrations, are premier examples of the glassmaker's art, ranging in date from Dynastic Egypt to the present day, and from over twenty countries. The United States and Japan, Europe (from Russia to Spain), and the Middle East are all represented. In addition to the historic examples are Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass, and glass by such masters of the genre as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Emile Galle, all drawn from museum collections and private treasuries the world over. Pieces by the outstanding manufacturers of glass-Steuben, Baccarat, Lalique, Daum, Kosta Boda, and others-and contemporary examples from art glassmakers of today add to this diverse compendium of animals in glass. Equally diverse are the many types of glass, among them blown glass, mosaic, crystal, pate de verre, milk glass.'

GLASS ANIMALS: 3500 YEARS OF ARTISTRY AND DESIGN by Albane Dolez, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., N.Y., 1988.

We learn of the many uses and appearances of glass animals throughout history: in stained glass windows, as vases, lamps, plaques, tiles, beakers, paperweights, jewelry perfume bottles and figurines. Here is a very beautiful book rendering in picture and narrative the fascinating history of these highly collectible objects of art glass.

Oversize / heavy 9 in. x 12 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in near-new condition. 224 pages.

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Illust. Book 19th Century Art Glass Tiffany Steuben Etc Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs and patent drawing illustrations, this comprehensive book is a pictorial guide to

NINETEENTH CENTURY GLASS - Its Genius and Development. By Albert Christian, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA, 1959/1967.

The author covers each of the important types of nineteenth century art glass in definitive chapters and explains their history and the details of their manufacture. Similarities in wares produced by various manufacturers in America and Europe, means of identification, and modern imitations and developments are discussed along with many other topics of great interest to the collector.

Presented like an encyclopedia of glass, this book lists all of the different art glass types with in-depth descriptions. The narrative is rich and the photography is brilliant. Glass types include amberina, Alexandrite, aventurine, shaded opalescent, Burmese, peach blow, agata, pomona, Crown Milano, Albertine, Royal Flemish, Napoli, Verona, silveria, lava, <I>Pate de Verre</I>, onyx, cluthra, cameo glass, cut, engraved and etched glassware, threaded and spun glass, and more. Manufacturers include Tiffany, Steuben, Smith Brothers, Mt. Washington, Libbey, C.F. Monroe, Northwood School, Richardson & Atterbury, Lechevrel-Locke School, Woodall School, Daum Brothers, Galle, and more. This rare book, which is a scholarly survey of most of the art glass types, belongs in the permanent reference library of the student, advanced collector, or historian of nineteenth century American and European art glass.

8.25 in. x 11 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 270 pages.

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Rare Book Chinese Qing Dynasty Art Glass Approximately 100 brilliant color photographs, in-depth captions, and a concisely rich narrative combine to make this hard-to-find book an indispensable resource reference.

TREASURES OF CHINESE GLASS WORK SHOPS, a selection presented by Asiantiques, Winter Park, FL and Art Media Resources, 1997.

This is a catalog accompanying exhibits of the Ina and Sandford Gadient collection of antique Chinese glass wares, a colorful assemblage of vases, bowls, dishes and figurines. The photography is outstanding and the captions informative. Each photo is described in a mini-essay of about three paragraphs which tells about its patterns, shapes, distinctive features, and cultural significance. The range of items is well-selected to give the novice or advanced collector a meaningful tool for the identification of Chinese art glass. This museum text will make a wonderful addition to the reference library of curators and collectors of Asian antiques as well as provide enjoyment for anyone who appreciates art glass and would enjoy a repeatable tour through one of the most representative collections of Chinese Qing glass wares.

8.5 in. x 11 in. hardback with dust cover in new condition. 79 pages.

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Victorian Art Glass Webb Steuben Tiffany Etc Rare Book Beautiful full-page color plates provide a pictorial survey of over 200 art glass types including makers and dates when known.

A COLOR PICTURE GUIDE TO OVER 100 TYPES OF COLLECTIBLE GLASS by Ted and Vi Lagerberg, 1963 First Edition.

Pictured and identified are examples of Bristol, Vaseline, Pressed Glass, Silvered Glass, Cranberry, Cameo, Coralene, Slag, Carnival, Bronze, Amberina, Aventurine, Crown Milano, Mary Gregory, Opalescent, Bohemian, Peachblow, MOP, Burmese, Agata, Cobalt and Black Glass, Satin, Etched, In-Depth Art Glass Lines, and more. Makers include Tiffany, Steuben, Webb, Mt. Washington, Kew-Blas, Northwood, Sandwich, Nash, Baccarat, Steven’s and Williams, Durand, Greentown, Moser, Val St. Lambert, Lalique, and more. This book is an invaluable pictorial guide to the identification of art glass and would make a wonderful addition to the permanent reference library of the collector, dealer, or historian of art glass.

9 in. x 6 in. plastic spiral-bound text in very good condition. 30 pages. Includes 1973 Price Guide Supplement.

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Swedish Art Glass Orrefors Kosta Orstrom / Scarce Book Illustrated in black-and-white, this concise and early out-of-print book is a definitive guide to antique Swedish art glass.

SWEDISH GLASS by Elisa Steenberg, translated from the Swedish by Lillian Ollen, Gramercy Publishing Company, NY, 1950.

More than five centuries of Swedish glass making are reviewed in this most informative little text which is supplemented by 93 black-and-white illustrations depicting examples of antique Swedish glass. The narrative is concisely rich and covers by chapter: Early Days, and Melchior Jung’s Glassworks 1641; Kungsholm Glassworks 1676-1815; Scanian Glassworks 1695-1762; Kosta, Limmared, and Other Glassworks; Artistic Development; Orrefors Glassworks; Gate, Hald, Lindstrand; Orstrom, Landberg, Palmqvist; Ollers, Nyblom, Hultstrom; Skawonius, Elis Bergh, and the Strombergs; and Index. Bowls, compotes, decanters, vases, tableware, and marks are fully discussed and illustrated. This is a must-buy book for the novice or advanced collector, dealer, or historian of Swedish art glass.

5.6 in. x 8.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 128 pages.

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Antique Art Glass Sotheby Encyclopedia Illustrated Book The superb color and black-and-white photographs, in-depth captions, and rich narrative make this comprehensive book and invaluable resource reference work.

SOTHEBY'S CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GLASS General Editors David Battie and Simon Cottle, Conrad Octopus Ltd., London, 1991/2000.

This book covers the history of glass from pre-Roman times through Twentieth-Century Developments. Included are in-depth chapters on Nineteenth Century Glass including information on EAPG, Thomas Webb & Sons, Steigel, Bohemian, Veneitian, Paperweights and more. The Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau periods cover cameo glass creations by Galle, Muller, Val St. Lambert, Rousseau, and others; Iridescent Glass by Tiffany, Steuben, Loetz, and others; The Twentieth Century Developments includes creations by Lalique, Sabino, Orrefors, Venini, Bianconi, and others. There is also a section on Fakes and Forgeries. A typical Sotheby’s publication, the narrative is concisely rich and the photographs are superb. This is an all-inclusive reference text for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of art glass.

9.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 208 pages.

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Scarce Book Antique Art Glass American European Etc. Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book pictures examples of art glass in the Toledo Museum of Art.

ART IN GLASS – A Guide to the Glass Collections, The Toledo Museum of Art, 1969.

Pictured are representative examples of glass from the following countries and periods: Ancient Glass: The Pre-Christian Era 14th-1st Century BC; The Christian Era 1st-16th Century AD; Islamic Glass: 6th-18th Century AD; European Glass: The Renaissance 1450-1600; The Baroque Era 1600-1730; Rococo to Victorian 1730-1850; American Glass: The Early American Period 1739-1830; The Middle Period 1830-1880; The Brilliant Period 1880-1915; Modern Glass: 1895 to the Present; Some Technical Terms; and Suggested Reading. A typical museum text, the illustrations are sharp, the narrative is rich, and the captions are in-depth. Pictured examples include Libbey, Nash, Orrefors, Baccarat, Lalique, Tiffany, Galle, crown Milano, Finlay Onyx, Maize, Burmese, The New England Glass Co., Sandwich Glass Co., and more. If you are a collector of art glass, this volume belongs on the shelf of your permanent reference library.

6.75 in. x 10.75 in. softback in very good+ condition. 142 pages.

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Rare Book Antique vs. Contemporary Glass / Pottery 'Collecting is a risky business, but

CONFUSING COLLECTIBLES – A GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTEMPORARY OBJECTS

can make a difference between a ‘buy’ or getting ‘burned.’ Valuable tips are given to help the collector develop a discerning eye that can distinguish real antiques from skillful reproduction.'

CONFUSING COLLECTIBLES – A GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTEMPORARY OBJECTS by Dorothy Hammond, Wallace-Homestead Book Co., Iowa, 1969/1979.

Color photographs supplement a most informative narrative which assists the reader in identifying many confusing collectible items including: Art Glass; Pressed Glass; Pottery and Porcelain; Milk Glass; Lamps; Paperweights; Furniture; Cast Iron Banks and Toys; Metalware; Woodenware, and more. Whether a novice or advanced collector or dealer, one will find this book an invaluable reference.

8.7 in. x 11.2 in. color imprinted hardback in very good+ condition. 208 pages.

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