Antique Custard Glass Makers Patterns / Scarce Book Profusely illustrated in color, this early book is the most definitive work published on the subject of American custard glass.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN PATTERN GLASS - BOOK 4 - CUSTARD GLASS FROM A TO Z by William Heacock, Antique Publications 1976 First Edition.

Pictured in color are the known patterns and types of custard glass produced by the major manufacturers. Covered by chapter are: Introduction; Custard by Northwood and Associates; Custard by Heisey; Custard by Tarentum; Custard by Jefferson; Custard by Fenton; Custard by U.S. Glass; Custard Glass Souvenirs; Late Additions and Miscellaneous; Ad and Catalogue Reprints; and Corrections & Index. The book pictures pitcher and tumbler sets, punch bowls and cups, bowls and compotes, toothpicks, butters, cruets, sugars, creamers, spooners, salts and peppers, trays, humidors, lamps, lamp shades, rolling pins, vases, novelty items, and more. Considered the 'custard glass bible,' this book is the leading authoritative text on this subject. A must-buy book for the novice or advanced collector of custard glass wares.

8.5 in. x 10.9 in. softback in very good condition. 68 pages. This book includes a 1992-1993 price guide supplement.

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Antique Black Glass Makers 650 Items / Scarce Book A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO BLACK GLASS by Marlena Toohey, Antique Publications, OH, 1988.

Superb color photographs highlight this rare out-of-print book which pictures and describes over 650 examples of black glass by such makers as Anchor Hocking, Cambridge Glass, Co-Operative Flint, Diamond Glass, Duncan & Miller, Durant, Fenton Glass Co., Fostoria Glass Co., Greensburg Glass, Hazel Atlas, Imperial Glass, Indiana Glass, J.V. Co., L.E. Smith, Lancaster Glass, Lotus Glass, Louie Glass, McKee Glass Co., Morgantown Glass Works, New Martinsville Glass, Paden City Glass, Tiffin (U.S. Glass), Van Demon, Victorian, Westmoreland, Willington Westford, and foreign glass and new glass. Included are examples of animals of all types, desk items, dresser accessories, lamps, smoker items, and numerous bowls, vases, platters, novelty items and more.

8.4 in. x 10.9 in. softback in very good condition. 118 pages. Includes 1991-92 Price guide supplement.

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Opalescent Pattern Glass Rare Classic Reference Book This early out-of-print book is one of the first definitive guides to collecting opalescent pattern glass. Written by one of America’s foremost authorities on American glass, this book is illustrated with both line drawings and color photographs.

OPALESCENT PATTERN GLASS by Marion T. Hartung, Wallace-Homestead Co., IA, 1971, First Edition.

The introduction offers historical data and a descriptive definition of opalescent glass. "Both the collector and dealer will find this a valuable addition to the library of American antique glass. Presented in orderly form, named and pictured for the first time, are some 100 patterns in one of America’s most collectible categories of glass. Shown in full color are some 60 pieces of opalescent glass in many of the shapes in which it was made." Supplementing the lively color groupings are good line drawings, showing the intricacies of design on representative pieces. Dealers and collectors will find this book a useful and informative identification guide.

7.25 in. x 10.25 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition (dust cover has small puzzle piece edge tear). 112 pages.

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Antique Milk Custard Caramel Slag Glass / Scarce Book Over 400 superb black-and-white photographs with in-depth identifying captions make this rare book an invaluable resource reference work. 'The most complete book on the subject ever published, 'MILK GLASS' presents guidance, in pictures and in detailed text for the experienced or beginning collector.'

MILK GLASS by E. McCamly Belknap, Crown Publishers, NY, 1949/1959.

'Identification, design, pattern, color, scarcity and other factors of importance are carefully organized for ready reference. In addition, there is extensive information on how to tell an original from a reproduction, with a comprehensive list of patterns now being reproduced.' The over 400 illustrations 'are clear and large size, and cover a wide range of patterns and articles made in milk glass. The pertinent data is given in each case.' The book covers by chapter: Plates; Candlesticks and Lamps; Trays and Platters; Pitchers and Syrup Jugs; Bowls and Compotes; Covered Animals; Miscellaneous; Sugar Bowls, Bottles and Vases; Reproductions; Caramel Glass and Custard Glass; and Purple Slag. One of the leading authoritative books on the subject, this is an indispensable text for the collector, dealer, or historian of milk glass wares.

7.4 in. x 10.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 338 pages. .

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Black Glass Makers Patterns Values / Scarce Book This early out-of-print book is the first definitive text published on the subject of vintage black glass, and today is a collector’s item in itself.

BLACK GLASS – AN ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE by Margaret James, Collector Books, 1981.

Hundreds of items are pictured and described in this most informative text. The author pictures examples of glass made by Cambridge Glass Co., Duncan Miller Glass Co., Fenton Art Glass Co., Fostoria Glass Co., Greensburg Glass Works, Hazel-Atlas Glass Co., Hobb’s Glass Co., Imperial, Lancaster, McKee, New Martinsville-Viking Glass Co., Paden City Glass Manufacturing Co., L.E. Smith, United states Glass Co., Westmoreland, and glass from Czechoslovakia and England. Items pictured include candlesticks, carnival molds, covered dishes, lamps, miniature animals, mugs, novelties, plates, powder boxes, salt dips, shoes, spice holders, salt and pepper shakers, swans, toothpicks, vases, and more. This book includes 1981 price guide information. If you are a collector or dealer of black glass, you will enjoy adding this early book to your permanent reference library.

5.5 in. x 8.4 in. softback in very good condition. 80 pages.

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Antique Opalescent Pattern Glass + Makers / Scarce Book Beautifully illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a definitive survey of Victorian opalescent pattern glass.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED PATTERN GLASS: BOOK 2—OPALESCENT GLASS FROM A TO Z by William Heacock, Antique Publications, OH, 1975.

629 items are illustrated in color with identifying captions including pattern name, maker, colors, information on pieces made in some patterns, and more. This volume contains text and illustrations of pressed opalescent pattern glass, blown opalescent, as well as novelties and a section on English glass. A section is also given to reproduction opalescent glass. Reproduced are early advertisements and catalog reprints including the Northwood Co., the Jefferson Glass Company, Hobbs Glass Company, Butler Brothers Catalog, and more. This is a very well organized volume, an easy to use reference work and an essential item for the reference shelf of collectors, dealers and curators of Victorian colored pattern glass.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in good condition. 119 pages.

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Cranberry Opalescent Glass Makers Patterns Scarce Book Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book is a pictorial guide to identifying antique cranberry opalescent glass including makers and pattern names.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED GLASS: BOOK 9, CRANBERRY OPALESCENT FROM A TO Z by William Heacock and William Gamble, Antique Publications, OH, 1987.

This is an exciting addition to the series of comprehensive identification guides compiled by the prolific and tireless William Heacock to assist collectors and curators of antique opalescent cranberry glass. Of all the colored pattern glass, cranberry is among the rarest. Much of the opalescent glass and all of that produced by Northwood is blown, not molded. Hundreds of examples from turn-of-the century company catalogues are reproduced here in charming, original black and white images. These are offset by wonderful color photographic plates of elegantly arranged contemporary collections of pitchers, tumblers, vases, cruets and many other table accessories of breathtaking beauty and design. If you are a collector, dealer or curator, or need to understand an existing collection or appraise individual pieces of opalescent cranberry glass, this book is an essential for your reference shelf.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 112 pages. Includes 1987 'Value & Rarity' guide.

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