Lovely Hull Pottery book by Felker Lovely Hull Pottery, Felker. Wallace-Homestead 1974. Out of print. 48 pages on board, 23 color plates. Spiral bound. Lines illustrated include Tulip, Magnolia, Woodland, Wild Flower, Rosella, Water Lily, Parchment and Pine, Open Rose, Narcissus, Orchid and other various designs. Owners name on title page and on price guide.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain book
Circa: 1974
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead
ISBN: 0870692046  

Armand Marseilles Dolls Book 1865-1928 Armand Marseilles Dolls 1865-1928 by Patricia R. Smith. Collector Books, 1975 – this is the Updated Value edition of 1976. Out of print, soft cover 5 ½ x 8. No tears or notations, White out appears at the top of the title page. (BKAR).

Keywords: collector, France, French, reference

Circa: 1976
Publisher: Collector Books
ISBN: B0076ZMHJE  

Sterling Flatware Pattern Index Book Sterling Flatware Pattern Index , 1989, Chilton, 2nd edition. 154 pages – out of print. This is the "bible" for sterling flatware. Outer cloth binding with inside spring-clip hole punched with separate cover. Outer binding covers are broken at back. Many inside pages have writing noting "active, obsolete, inactive ". Alphabetized by manufacturer, including Tiffany, Kirk Stieff, Gorham, Reed & Barton, etc. Inside pages are approximately 11" x 7". Also included is a 16 page Walter Drake Silver Exchange catalog, 2 copies of the Silver Collectors Address Book and 17 individual catalog pages of Towle’s Benjamin Franklin pattern. (BKST)

Keywords: catalog, silver, patterns, service

Circa: 1989
Publisher: Chilton
ISBN: 0931744059  

Havana Photobook with Sunken USS Maine A 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" photograph album of Havana, Cuba printed c. 1900. Contains 25 black & white photos on card stock including the sunken USS Maine, rural life, downtown Havana, a salon, street peddlers. Front and back covers are in poor condition - back cover is separated from book. Photographs are yellowed but not stained.(BKHA)

Keywords: SpanAm, Spanish American War, Admiral Dewey, Habana
Circa: 1900
Manufacturer: Unknown  

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  

Bennington Pottery and Porcelain - book by Barret Author: Richard Carter Barret. This 392 page, 8 ½" x 11" hardback illustrates over 2000 items authenticated as Bennington Pottery pieces. The front flyleaf features an author signed note to the first owner of the book. The dust jacket is in poor condition. Some yellowing of pages and edges is evident. The binding is intact, pages are clean and unmarked. The black and white photos are wonderful. Out of print. Crown Publishers, 1958.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain ceramic
Circa: 1958
Publisher: Crown Publishing  

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  

The Night Before Christmas This charming story by Clement Moore measures 13" long x 10" wide. Published by Saalfield, 1943 and illustrated by Elizabeth Hays. It is a large format foldout, the reindeer extend 39". Light wear to top cover corner. (BKNB)

Keywords: Xmas, Santa Claus, reindeer, childrens

Circa: 1943
Publisher: Saalfield  

Coors Rosebud Pottery "Coors Rosebud Pottery 1st Edition," Robert Schneider. Busch-Waugh-Harry Publications 1984. 5 ½ x 8 ½ softbound on glossy paper; 149 pages. Black & white and color illustrations arranged by shape. History of the company, description of pieces and their uses and catalog illustrations. Very readable. Excellent condition. (BkGjgcoors)

Keywords: pottery ceramic American reference antique book collectible

Circa: 1984
Publisher: Busch-Waugh-Harry Publications
ISBN: 0931511011  

Collecting Political Americana "Collecting Political Americana", Edmund B. Sullivan, Crown Publishers, 1980. Out of print. 8 ¾ x 11 ¼ Hardbound, 248 pages. Loaded with black and white photos with astute comments and observations for collectors on each area of collecting. Large sections on political numismatics, ceramics, glass, textiles and paper. Very good condition. Dust jacket shows a little wear. (BkPolitAmer)

Keywords: glass glasses Early American Victorian catalog reference antique book collectible campaign memorabilia presidential president


Circa: 1980
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0517536188  

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  

Roseville Art Pottery in Color - book by Purviance Roseville Art Pottery in Color, Purviance and Schneider. Wallace-Homestead 1970. Out of print; 48pages on board, 24 color plates. Spiral bound. Examples of Woodland, Aztec, Rozane, Chloron, Florentine, Tourmaline, Cosmos, Columbine, Bushberry, Foxglove, Zephyr plus many others are illustrated. Separate 1970 price guide. Owners name on title page , top of page 1 and on price guide. Front cover has 2 small spots and darker area left corner from sticker.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain book
Circa: 1970
Publisher: Wallace-Homestead  

American Belleek Reference Book American Belleek, by Mary Frank Gaston. Collector books, 1984. Hardbound 8 ¾ x 11 ¾.
127 pgs. Out of print. Brief histories of 14 companies manufacturing American Belleek followed by pages and pages of color illustrations of their wares. Examples are illustrated from all of the best known companies including American Art China, Ceramic Art Co., Belleek, Knowles Taylor & Knowles, Lenox, Ott & Brewer, etc. Excellent condition. Inside front cover written in ink " 6/30/85 - To Mabel, Happy Lotus Ware hunting From Helen & Warren."

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain

Circa: 1984
Publisher: Collector books
ISBN: 0891452656  

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