Scandinavia Ceramics & Glass in the Twentieth Century Scandinavia Ceramics & Glass in the 20th Century, Jennifer Opie. Published by Rizzoli, NY, 1990. 9 x 11 softbound. The book features an exhibit of Scandinavian glass at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Profusely illustrated, mostly black & white, some color, 183 pages. Excellent condition. (Bksc)


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Circa: 1990
Publisher: Rizzoli  

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)

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Circa: 1972
Publisher: Wallace Homestead  

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)

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Circa: 1980
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle  

Early American Pattern Glass Book "Early American Pattern Glass", Alice Hulett Metz, Collector Books, 1978. 8 x 9 softbound, 241 pages. This is book 1 of a 2 volume set. Left hand pages are photographed goblets in black and white, right hand pages describe each goblet. Arranged by flint, then non-flint in loose category groups such as animals, people, plants and various geometric designs. Excellent condition. (BkGjgeapg)

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Circa: 1978
Publisher: Collector Books  

American Bottles & Flasks and their Ancestry – book American Bottles and Flasks book by Helen McKearin and Kenneth M. Wilson. Crown Publishers, 1978. 779 pages. 11 ¼ x 8 ¾" Out of print. Over 1000 illustrations. The classic reference for collectors of early bottles and flasks. Section II – the figural flask charts, is the section where flasks are organized, numbered and identified in line drawings by groups (see photos). Inside pages like new. Some foxing to outside top of volume. Dust jacket in poor condition.

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Circa: 1978
Publisher: Crown Publishers  

Glass Candlesticks – Book This book is titled "Glass Candlesticks", by Margaret and Douglas Archer. Collector Books, 1975 – out of print. Soft cover, 108 pages – glossy paper. Color illustrations face descriptions on each page – set up alphabetically by glass company, from Boston & Sandwich to Westmoreland. Among other companies are Cambridge, Central Glass, Fostoria, Fenton, Imperial, Lancaster Glass, etc. Price guide included and bound in. (BkArcher)

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Circa: 1975
Publisher: Collector Books  

Heisey Catalogs and Price Guides – 4 pieces 1. Hesiey Glassware Catalog – No. 75, 1913 – LW Promotions, 1975, Heisey Collectors of America. Soft cover – 11" wide x 8 1/3" long. A reproduction of the 1913 Heisey Catalog featuring numerous pieces of very plain Heisey patterns, such as Colonial and Greek Key. Also many examples of candleabra and candlebrum. Back cover stained – interior pages clean and bright. Over 100 pages – but not numbered.
2. Separate Price Guide for the catalog above. Yellowed cover edges – interior excellent.
3. Hesiey’s Glassware Catalog No. 76 – House of Memories, 1965, soft bound. This is a 48 page reprint of the Heisey catalog. Measures 10 ½" wide x 7 1/8" high. Cover and text are yellowed.
4. Heisey Glassware Identification and Price Guide – 1973, LW Promotions. This price guide corresponds to Yeakley’s book "Hesiey in Color". Excellent condition. 48 pages soft bound. Measures 5 ½" w x 8 ¼" high.

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Circa: 1975
Publisher: LW Promotions  

Portland Glass Company book Portland Glass Company, by Frank H. Swan – 1939, The Roger Williams Press, cloth bound, 127 pages, 9 ¼" h x 6 1/8" wide. Encompasses the history of the Portland Glass Company. Excellent black and white illustrations of the most famous Portland Glass patterns, such as Tree of Life, and Loop and Dart with Round Ornament. This is probably the first research work on Portland Glass, later research has discovered that some of Swan’s attributions are incorrect. The cover is marred with soft white scratches and staining. Top and bottom spine corners, and bottom cover edges are rubbed. Back and front inside cover papers are yellowed. Inside pages are on slick paper in very good condition. (#BkPortland)

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Circa: 1939
Publisher: Roger Williams Press  

Early American Pattern Glass – Book I Early American Pattern Glass, by Alice Hulett Metz, Collector Books, 1978. 241 pgs. A compendium of EAPG goblets in black & white photos. The Metz books are great resources for pattern identification. Arranged by flint and non-flint and then by design category. Excellent condition.

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Circa: 1978
Publisher: Collector Books  

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.

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Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown Publishers  

Encyclopedia of Duncan Glass The "Encyclopedia of Duncan Glass" by Gail Krause, third printing 1984, Exposition Press. Cloth bond – 223 pages, 9 ¼" h x 6" wide. Mostly black and white illustrations with 23 color plates. Filled with photos, line drawings, and catalog illustrations mainly of pre-and post-Depression era glassware. There are many illustrations of stemware patterns, as well as specific cuttings and candelabra. Sanibel, Sylvan, Radiance, Hobnail, and figurines are also featured. Separate price guide. Jacket torn at top left, back, and front, and bottom left front. (#BkDuncanGlass)

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Circa: 1984
Publisher: Exposition Press  

Pacific Glass Auction Catalog (Bottles) A great full color catalog of early glass bottles with prices realized. Auction Number 26, October 12, 2001. 38 pages. In nice condition.

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Circa: 2001
Publisher: self published  

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.

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Circa: 1968
Publisher: Thomas Nelson & Sons  

Lalique Perfume Bottles book by Mary Lou and Glenn Utt Published in 1990, by Crown Publishers, this hard cover book is 160 pages of Lalique perfume bottles and discussions of the history of Renee Lalique. Profusely illustrated with color photos, and great reference book for the outstanding glass Renee Lalique produced. Dust jacket has wear on the front and is ripped on the back. The book itself is in excellent condition.

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Circa: 1990
Publisher: Crown Publishers  

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.

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Circa: 1999
Publisher: Antique Publications