French Cameo Glass – Book Signed by Author This large hardback book on French Cameo Glass was written by Berniece and Henry Blount. Published in 1968 by Wallace-Homestead – 160 pages. Filled with beautiful color photos. Contents include: Rousseau, Galle, Daum, Muller, Mont Joye, Delatte, Le Verre Francais, Baccarat, Val Saint Lambert and many other well known glass artists. The back is filled with black and white signatures of these makers. Book measures 8 3/4" x 11 1/4". Signed by the authors on the first page. No dust jacket. Generally excellent condition – inside pages are clean and bright. (#BkBlount)

Keywords: collectible art glass France antique hand made reference book
Circa: 1968
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead  

Tiffany Glass Book Signed by Author Koch Gorgeous hardback book on Tiffany Glass was written by Robert Koch in 1976 – published in Switzerland by Paul Haupt Berne. Signed by the author on the first page – this has 52 pages of text. Then it moves into black and white photographs – almost 100 of them. There are some lovely color photos in the front part of the book. The text is all in German. The book measures 8 1/2" square and is in excellent condition. The interior pages appear unused – the outside cover has minor blemishes. (#BkKoch)

Keywords: collectible art glass antique Louis Comfort Tiffany reference book
Circa: 1976
Publisher: Paul Haupt Berne
ISBN: 3-258-02527-4  

Hartung Carnival Glass Books (set of 10) This is an assembled set of 10 volumes by Marion Hartung. Copyrights range from 1962-1975. Softcover, 5 ¾" x 8 ½", spiral bound. The spiral binding on Book 10 is broken and that title page has the owner’s sticker affixed. Cover edges are worn on Books 1 and 5. No notations or marker pens. (BKCG)

Keywords: carnival glass, iridescent, eapg, antique glass, collectible, reference

Circa: 1970
Publisher: Marion T. Hartung  

Fostoria Stemware – The Crystal for America – Book This book is titled "Fostoria Stemware – The Crystal for America" by Milbra Long and Emily Seate. Collector Books, 1995. 269 pages, hardbound. A compendium of Fostoria blanks and their cuttings, carvings, and plate etchings. 10 pages of color illustration. The remainder are line drawings – each piece is dated and described; bound in price guide. Excellent condition. (BkLong)

Keywords: Early American pattern glass Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible EAPG

Circa: 1995
Publisher: Collector Books
ISBN: 0891455868  

Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era – Book This book is titled "Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era – Identification and value guide" – by Gene Florence. Collector Books 2000, 175 pages, hardbound. 8 5/8" x 11 ¼" – arranged by color with the largest section being crystal. Short identification and price next to each photo. Like new condition. (BkFlorence)

Keywords: Early American pattern glass Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible candle sticks EAPG

Circa: 2000
Publisher: Collector Books
ISBN: 1574321366  

Collecting Art Nouveau Shades "Collecting Art Nouveau Shades," Darrah L. Roberts, Wallace Homestead Book Co., 1972. 6 x 9 ¼ hardbound. The classic reference for collectors of shades by Steuben, Quezal, Tiffany, Lustre Art, Vineland and Fostoria. 120 pages Illustrations in color and black and white. Inside pages like new. Front cover yellowed. Front flyleaf has owners name and date. Inside back cover right bottom is stamped with a red star in a circle. (BkGjgShades)

Keywords: glass American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible

Circa: 1972
Publisher: Wallace Homestead
ISBN: B0006CPXIQ  

Frederick Carder: Portrait of a Glassmaker Book Frederick Carder: Portrait of a Glassmaker, The Corning Museum of Glass, 1985. Softbound, 119 pages, 8" x 10 ¾". Color illustrations of Carder’s work over 3 periods;
The English Years 1863-1903, Steuben 1903-1932, The Studio Period 1932-1963. Short descriptions of his work in each period precede the color photos. Excellent condition. Book is unmarked. (BKfr) ISBN: 0-87290-111-4

Keywords: art glass, Steuben, designer, contemporary, collectible


Circa: 1985
Publisher: The Corning Museum of Glass
ISBN: 0872901114  

American Historical Glass American Historical Glass book by Bessie M. Lindsey, Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1980. Out of print. 541 pages. This is THE book for collectors of American Historical and Political glass. Each piece is illustrated with a black and white photograph and an accompanying description, at times several paragraphs long. 9 ¼ x 6 1/8. This copy is in like new condition including the dust jacket. (BKLI)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible history political

Circa: 1980
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle
ISBN: 080480009X  

Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period This out of print book, by Neal, is the only reference available on Lacy salts. 465 pages are filled with excellent line drawings of each salt, exactly to size and scale. Self published in 1962. The pages are in almost unused condition, the dust jacket shows some wear. As well as a superb reference, the drawings are a work of art. This copy has the name of the previous owner, Hazel Rawls, a well known Early American Glass dealer, and bears her name opposite the front inside cover.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible
Circa: 1962
Publisher: self published  

Fostoria Fine Crystal and Colored Glassware 1925-1930 Published by L-W Book Sales, 2000. Unused. Glossy paper cover – 101/2" x 81/2". A 136 page black & white reprint of a supplementary catalog. Many examples of etchings, including such patterns as Versailles, Trellis, Grape, Washington, Delphian, Thelma, June, etc. There is quite a bit of information and pictures on etched patterns and if this is your interest, it is a fine book to have. The book contains a 6 page price guide of pieces illustrated.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible
Circa: 2000
Publisher: L-W Book Sales
ISBN: 0895381133  

Coudersport Glass 1900-1904 - Majot This wonderful book was written by Tulla Majot, published in 1999 by Antique Publications. Soft cover, oversized, 128 pages, in new, unused condition. This glass was made in Potter County, Pennsylvania "over a span of five years". The author discusses the influences of the Webb family, Harry Bastow, and the Fentons. The Trailing Vine pattern is shown extensively, in color and black and white, as well as the Basketweave pattern, salt and pepper shakers, the Three Fingers and Panel pattern, vases, water sets and reproductions.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible
Circa: 1999
Publisher: Antique Publications
ISBN: 1570800677  

Lalique Book Lalique, Victor Arwas, Academy Editions, London 1980. 6 ½" x 9 ¼" Paperback with 40 color plates of Lalique’s exotic glass art. Condition is very good. Book is unmarked.(BKla)

Keywords: art glass, designer, collectible, French


Circa: 1980
Publisher: Academy Editions
ISBN: 0856706752  

American and Canadian Early Etched Goblets – Book This book is titled "American and Canadian Early Etched Goblets", by John B. Mordock. 1989 – self published. 8 ½" x 11" soft bound, 60 pages. Black and white illustrations of animal, flower, leaf, and presentation goblets of the 1870’s through 1890’s. The most complete inventory of etched goblets in a single volume. Top and bottom right hand corners have a soft crease. (BkMordock)

Keywords: Early American pattern glass Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible EAPG goblet


Circa: 1989
Publisher: self published
ISBN: 0891454705  

Sulphides Reference Book Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, by Paul Jokelson. Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1968, 147 pgs., hardcover with dust jacket 7 ¼ x 10 ¼. Out of print. Mostly black and white illustrations of many of the finest examples of sulphide cameos made. Examples from the great makers such as Baccarat, Clichy, Saint Louis, John Ford & Co. A brief history of the process and companies. The book concludes with chapters on "A Biography of Medalllists and Sculptors", and a Biography of Portrait Subjects (illustrated throughout the book.) Excellent condition.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible
Circa: 1968
Publisher: Thomas Nelson & Sons  

English Cameo Glass English Cameo Glass. Authors: Raymond and Lee Grover. Publisher : Crown Publishers 1980. Hardback, 482 pgs., 8 ¾ x 11. Hundreds of color illustrations plus 800 line drawings from George Woodall’s sketchbook. Book in like new condition. Left top corner of dust jacket torn.

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian Depression catalog reference antique book collectible
Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown Publishers
ISBN: 0517538156