Scarce Book Dugan-Diamond Art Glass Beautifully illustrated in color and black-and-white, this scarce out-of-print book reviews the history and production of Dugan/Diamond art glass.

DUGAN/DIAMOND: THE STORY OF INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA GLASS by William Heacock, James Measell and Berry Wiggins, Antique Publications, OH, 1993.

Nearly 800 examples of this glass are pictured in color with identifying captions. William Heacock had intended this volume to be the twelfth and last in the encyclopedic series on Victorian and pattern glass. He passed away before completing the project, which two authors completed with extensive research and a profusion of photographic plates. Illustrated with selected pages from turn of the century catalogs and with beautiful color plates, this volume presents all manner of table ware—toothpick holders, bowls, plates, pitchers and tumblers, breakfast sets, vases, whimsies, and much more. Photos from factory archives enliven the story of the makers of this much-prized and highly decorative glass. For anyone who values the Heacock series on glass, beginner or novice collectors, admirers of old catalogs and dealers and curators, too, here is a great addition to the reference library.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 205 pages. Includes 1993-94 Value Guide supplement.

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Manufacturer: Duncan and Miller Glass  

Iridescent Stretch Art Glass / Scarce Book + Prices This early book is a classic reference and pictorial guide to vintage iridescent stretch glass.

IRIDESCENT STRETCH GLASS by Kitty and Russell Umbraco, privately published, CA, 1972.

22 full-page color plates picture approximately 200 examples of early stretch glass with complete descriptions. The narrative in this book is rich and covers by chapter: History of Iridescent Stretch Glass; Names for Iridescent Stretch Glass; Carnival Glass or Art Glass?; Production of Iridescent Stretch Glass; Makers of Iridescent Stretch Glass (Northwood Glass Co., Imperial Glass Corporation, Fenton Art Glass Corporation); Reproductions of Iridescent Stretch Glass; Iridescent Stretch Glass Colors; Color Plates; and Bibliography. This book is a collector’s item in itself and would make a fine addition to the permanent reference library of the carnival, stretch, or art glass collector.

6 in. x 9 in. plastic spiral-bound softback book in very good+ condition. 62 pages. Includes 1974-1975 4-page Price Guide Supplement.

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Antique Tumblers Carnival Art Glass Colored...Rare Book This early out-of-print reference book is a definitive guide to art glass tumblers.

TUMBLERS WITH A PAST by Leroy C. and Mertie B. Simon. 1967.

Sixteen full-page color plates depict nearly 200 glass tumbler examples with complete descriptions including manufacturers, dates, and patterns when known. Illustrated are examples of amberina, opaline, Bohemian, carnival, spatter, pressed glass, cut crystal, Pomona, amber, custard, milk, ruby and other colored glass. Whether a collector of tumblers or art glass in general, one will find this pictorial guide an excellent resource reference work.

6 in. x 9 in. plastic spiral bound paperback book in very good condition. 34 pages.

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