Rare Book American Pressed Glass / Figure Bottles This is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to pressed glass, figure bottles, the designs which were produced and the companies which manufactured them. [The author] outlines the development of the industry from the first simple pressing machines through the complicated machinery and molds which later became common place. He explains the importance of various processes and tells which factories were responsible for them. He devotes a chapter to each of the noteworthy companies involved in pressed glass production attributing, often for the first time, certain glass patterns to them and correcting outstanding attributions. The author devotes the last chapter to figure bottles. He identifies and attributes many of the bottles, giving the name of the designer, the date the bottles were made, and other pertinent information". Considered the leading authoritative reference on the subject, this early out-of-print book is an encyclopedia of

AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS AND FIGURE BOTTLES. By Albert Christian Revi, Thomas Nelson Inc. 1964/1970.

Lavishly illustrated in black-and-white, this scarce text takes you through an alphabetical listing of hundreds of manufacturers of early pressed glass and figure bottles. The narrative in this book is rich, and provides the reader with not only the history of this ware in general, but also in-depth information on the key manufacturers of the time. Manufacturers, dates, glass types, patterns, add reproductions, illustrations, and more add to the scholarly survey of these firms. Over 600 illustrations depict examples of this ware with complete descriptions. This is a large book, wonderfully illustrated, keenly researched, and perfectly presented. If you are a collector, dealer, or historian of early American pressed glass, you will want a copy of this invaluable text as a part of your permanent reference library.

8.3 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 446 pages.

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Rare Book American Blown Pressed Cut Glass Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this in-depth text features approximately 65 authoritative articles on collecting American antique glass. Since its inception in 1922, the magazine ANTIQUES has been publishing articles on the major types of American glass – blown and molded glass, and pressed and cut glass – which have been invaluable to glass collectors. The authors of these articles make up a 'Who’s Who' of glass researchers and scholars. This book is a compilation of those articles.

AMERICAN GLASS – TWO VOLUMES IN ONE; Vol. 1 - Blown and Molded and Vol. 2 Pressed and Cut, edited by Marvin Schwartz and Robert DiBartolomeo, Weathervane Books, NY, 1974.

Typically several pages in length, each article focuses on a subject. Subjects include: The Lancaster Glass Works, Stoddard Glass, Keene, Connecticut Glass, Mantua Glass Works, The Glass Industry of Cleveland, Sandwich Glass, New York State Glass Houses, and others. Other articles include Pattern Molds and Pattern-Mold Glass, Three-Mold Glass, Blown-Three Mold Glass, Origins of American Glass, American Blown Wines, A Study of Panel Vases, Foreign Influences in American Glass, and more. If you are a collector, dealer, or historian of American glass, you will want this indispensable resource book as a part of your permanent reference library.

8.75 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 435 pages.

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Blown Pressed American Glass Types Makers / Scarce Book Profusely illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of

BLOWN AND PRESSED AMERICAN GLASS . By Richard Carter Barret, 1966.

14 full-page color plates with approximately 12-15 items per page depict early American pressed and blown glass types including descriptions. The following glass manufacturers are represented: Stiegel and Stiegel-type, Vermont Glass, Keene and Stoddard, New Hampshire Glass, Misc. New York and New Jersey Type, New England Glass Co., Pittsburgh Area Glass, and Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. There are also sections on Blown Three Mold and Colored Sandwich Glass. This is a terrific pictorial identification reference guide which would benefit both the novice and advanced collector of early American blown and pressed glass.

6 in. x 9 in. plastic-spiral bound stiff paper book in very good condition. 32 pages.

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Antique EAPG Glass Makers Patterns / Classic Ref. Book A collector’s item in itself, this rare out-of-print book is an essential reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of antique pattern glass.

OLD PATTERN GLASS ACCORDING TO HEACOCK by William Heacock, Antique Publications, OH, 1981.

This book is an anthology of early columns by one of America’s foremost authorities on antique glass. Columns appearing in Antique Trader Weekly and Glass Review magazines between 1974 to 1980 are updated and corrected. Contents include columns on pattern glass A to Z, and miscellaneous columns on glass. Illustrated with numerous black and white photos and reprints from turn of the century catalogs, this book also features a thorough index for quick reference. The scope of treatment is extremely broad, focusing on major makers such as Northwood, Westmoreland, and Fostoria. Figurines, pitchers, cut glass, opalescent and many other types are explained. Many articles focus on distinctive patterns such as the paneled grape, Henrietta, petticoat, posies and pods and many, many more. This overview from the recognized authority of William Heacock will make an excellent addition to the reference library of collectors of early American pattern glass.

6 in. x 9 in. softback in very good condition. 230 pages.

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Glass Syrups Cruets Shakers Makers Patterns Scarce Book Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book is a definitive pictorial survey of art glass syrups, sugar shakers, and cruets.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED PATTERN GLASS – BOOK III - SYRUPS, SUGAR SHAKERS & CRUETS FROM A to Z by William Heacock, Antique Publications, 1976.

In addition to early ad and catalogue reprints, this book pictures in color and describes over five hundred items with complete descriptions including name, type, maker, date, and more. Examples include colored glass, opaque and milk glass, amberina and cranberry, rubina and rubina verde, opalescent, holly and chocolate, slag and spatter, Libbey’s maize, custard, and more. Makers include Libbey, Mt. Washington, Northwood, US Glass, Heisey, McKee, Greensburg Glass, Thompson Glass Co., Duncan, Hobbs, Hobbs-Brockunier & Co., Fostoria, Imperial, Smith Brothers, New Martinsville, Adams & Company, Riverside Glass Co., Consolidated, Beatty, Beaumont, and many others. This early, out-of-print book is a must-buy text for the novice or advanced collector of art glass syrups, sugar shakers, and cruets.

8.4 in. x 10.9 in. softback in very good condition. 96 pages.

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Westmoreland Glass 1950-1984 Patterns / Scarce Book Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this scarce out-of-print book provides an in-depth survey of Westmoreland glass produced between 1950 and 1984.

WESTMORELAND GLASS 1950-1984 by Lorraine Kovar, Antique Publications, OH, 1982/1991.

This comprehensive book covers by chapter: The History of Westmoreland; Employee Focus; Markings 'Old' and 'New'; Stickers; Reproductions, Reissues or New Glass; Pattern Section; Color Section; Colors for Levay; L.G. Wright Panel Grape vs. Westmoreland’s Paneled Grape #1881; Code section (Codes AB-1 through 1973-1 (describing each item giving colors, availability and reproduction information); Bibliography; and Index. This book is an invaluable reference for identifying and dating Westmoreland glass.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 200 pages. Includes 4-page 1992 Value and Rarity Guide Supplement.


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Antique Pressed Pattern Glass Goblets / Rare Book This rare out-of-print book contains 165 black-and-white photo plates illustrating approximately 650 different glass goblets with identifying captions.

GOBLETS II by S.T. Millard, Wallace-Homestead, IA, 1940/1975.

One of the first definitive guides to antique glass goblets, this book has attributed many names to the various patterns illustrated. The text does little to identify makers, however, does associate dates with many of the listed patterns. The black-and-white photography is very good and shows quite well the pattern styles. A terse description identifies the pattern name, dates when known, and a brief description. A collector’s item in itself, this early book belongs in the permanent reference library of the collector, dealer, or historian of antique glass goblets.

5.7 in. x 8 in. softback in very good condition. Approximately 90 pages.

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Imperial Milk Glass Dates Mold Numbers / Rare Book Out-of-print, this early first edition book covers with illustrations and rich text the milk glass made by Imperial.

IMPERIAL’S VINTAGE MILK GLASS by Myrna and Bob Garrison, Collector’s Loot, 1992.

There is a wealth of information in this authoritative guide on milk glass. Illustrated in color and mostly black-and-white, this early text pictures and identifies hundreds of examples of this ware including name, date, design/mold number, description, and price [date of publication]. The narrative of this book is concise and covers the history and production of Imperial’s vintage milk glass. If you are a dealer, collector, or historian of milk glass or Imperial glasswares, you will want a copy of this invaluable reference book for your permanent library.

5.5 in. x 8.5 in. softback in very good condition. 152 pages.

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Victorian Colored Pattern Glass Types / Scarce Book Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book is a pictorial study of Victorian glass produced by the United States Glass Co. Rich in history, reproduced advertisements, and brilliant color photography, this scarce book is an invaluable identification guide. 287 items are pictured in color and identified in depth. In addition, over 1,000 items are pictured and identified in reproduced sales catalogs and advertisements.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED PATTERN GLASS – BOOK 5 – U.S. GLASS from A to Z by William Heacock and Fred Bickenheuser, Antique Publications, 1978.

This book provides an in-depth history of the early production years of the United States Glass Company supplemented by over one thousand examples of their glass wares. The early advertisements and sales brochures provide original pattern names, dimensions, and original prices in many cases. The color section categorizes the glass by type and allows the reader a ready identification resource. Pictured and described are examples of clear and colored glass, custard glass, and more. This is an invaluable resource reference guide for the serious collector or dealer of Victorian glass.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 190 pages. Includes 1981 Price guide supplement.

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Antique Pressed Glass - Lacy Period 1825-1850 / Scarce THE STORY OF AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS OF THE LACY PERIOD: 1825-1850 from the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning NY, James H. Rose, 1954/1967.

This early out-of-print book is an exhibition companion volume written by James H. Rose and prepared by Miss Helen McKearin on the occasion of Corning Glass Company’s exhibit of American pressed glass held from June through September, 1954. The exhibit was part of a program Corning Glass Co. instituted to bring 'to the public the story of man’s achievement in one material.'

Only 32 black and white photo plates illustrate the collection, while 942 items were exhibited with descriptions testifying to dimensions, item type, terse description, provenance, dates, makers—when known—of American-made pressed glass as well as a few pieces from Europe typical of lacy glass. This informative volume will be an essential item in the reference library of collectors, dealers or curators of American pressed glass of the lacy period.

5.25 in. x 7.25 in. softback in very good condition. 163 pages.

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American Pressed Glass 2000+ Patterns ID / Rare Book This rare out-of-print book is a classic reference and definitive pictorial guide which identifies over 2,000 patterns of early American pressed glass.

PATTERN GLASS PRIMER – A PATTERN GUIDE TO EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS by Mollie Helen McCain, Lamplighter Books, 1979. First Edition.

Over 2,000 line drawings picture and identify this glass. These illustrated patterns are grouped by physical characteristics for easy identification: Animals, Circles, Diamonds, Facets, Flowers, Fruit, Hobnails and Beads, Panels, People, Plain, Plants, Ribs and Columns, Squares, Stars, Swirls, Miscellaneous, and the States Series. The book includes a list of Glass Companies, Index, and Bibliography. This is a must-buy book for the novice or serious collector or dealer of early American pattern glass.

5.2 in. x 8.25 in. softback in good+ condition. 622 pages.

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American Antique Cut Pressed Glass / Scarce In-Depth Bo Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book reviews the methods and techniques of antique pressed and cut glass, and reviews in depth glass factories of New England, Lacy pressed glass, post-Lacy and Late Pressed Glass, and cut and engraved glass. 'The articles fall into several categories: histories of glass companies and their owners, stylistic influences, methods of manufacture, and how to attribute and identify individual patterns.'

AMERICAN GLASS – PRESSED AND CUT – FROM THE PAGES OF ANTIQUES – II. PRESSED AND CUT edited with an introduction by Robert E. DiBartolomeo, The Pyne Press, Princeton, 1974.

Numerous articles by various authoritative authors cover with scholarly text the subject of American pressed and cut glass. Some of the articles include: The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, Deming Jarves and His Glass-Factory Village; Sandwich Lacy Glass; New England Glass Company Invoices, Glassmaking in South Boston, The Portland Glass Works, The Duncan Trio, Glassmaking in Wheeling; Cup Plates of the Philadelphia Area; Mosaic Glass and Other Types; Dorflinger Glass; Libbey Cut and Engraved Glass; Louis Vaupel, Master Engraver; Midwestern Cup-Plate Designs, Historical Glass Cu-Plates, A Glance at Glass Knobs; rarities in Pattern Glass; and more. Given the numerous articles by many of America’s leading authorities, and the profuse illustrations supplementing this rich narrative, this book is an invaluable reference resource.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 216 pages.

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Greentown Indiana Pressed Glass Chocolate Holly... Book Wonderfully illustrated in color and black-and-white, this rare out-of-print book provides an in-depth survey of antique

GREENTOWN GLASS – THE INDIANA TUMBLER & GOBLET COMPANY. By James Measell, Grand Rapids Public Museum, 1979.

Over 300 color and black-and-white photographs with in-depth captions identify the glass made by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company. This book covers by chapter: The History of the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company; Glassmaking at Greentown; Greentown Bar Goods, Jellies and Pattern Lines; Greentown Novelty and Specialty Items; Chocolate Glass; Golden Agate – Greentown’s Glory Glass; and Collecting Greentown Glass. In addition to the notes and bibliography, this book as the following Appendices: The Rosenthal-Robinson Correspondence; Nile Green Glass and Opaque White Glass; Dr. Ruth Herrick – A Profile; and Chocolate Ware Advertisements. Illustrations not include a wide variety of glass examples, but also illustrate historical scenes and persons, reproduced advertisements, and more. This is a must-buy book for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of American art glass.

8.5 in. x 10.9 in. softback in very good condition. 142 pages.

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Illustrated Book Early American Pattern & Pressed Glass This in-depth book identifies and values around 1,500 patterns of early American pattern glass.

EARLY AMERICAN PATTERN GLASS – VOL 1 by Alice Hulett Metz, 1958/1970.

This book has clearly been the bible of early American pattern glass and provides 'identification and valuation of about 1,500 patterns, clear photos, authoritative reproduction information, uses, terminology, rarities, bargain patterns, plate numbers from standard texts, and accurate indexing." . Each black-and-white photograph is identified with a given name, description, other pieces of glass items in that pattern line, makers and date when known, and prices. Each picture is identified by a reference source (The key references used by this author were Minnie Watson Kamm’s 'Patter Glass Pitchers,' Ruth Webb Lee’s 'Early American Pressed Glass' and 'Victorian Glass,' S.T. Millard’s 'Goblets Book 1 and 2,' and George and Helen McKearin’s 'American Glass') Information is also provided on items which have been reproduced which is most helpful when buying EAPG glass. This pictorial identification guide is an invaluable resource reference book for the serious collector, dealer or historian of early American pattern glass.

8 in. x 9 in. softback book in very good condition. 243 pages.

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Rare Book Early American Pressed Glass A classic illustrated reference text, this rare out-of-print book pictures in black-and-white hundreds of different antique pressed glass patterns with identifying captions.

RUTH WEBB LEE’S HANDBOOK OF EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS PATTERNS by Ruth Webb Lee, self-published by the author, Northboro, MA, 1931/1964.

This book is subtitled 'A handy pocket volume containing all of the photographs and line drawings used in early American pressed glass. A comprehensive check list showing examples of approximately 2,000 pieces of early pressed glass.'

Experienced collectors of American glass need no introduction to this author who has published extensively and with great dedication thousands of examples of antique glass. This comprehensive identification guide will please anyone who has built or inherited a collection—or who hopes to start one—and marks an essential place on the shelves of a reference library.

5.1 in. x 8.1 in. softback in very good condition. About 200 pages.

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