This book describes elegant glassware as “hand-worked, acid-etched glassware that was sold by better department and jewelry stores during the Depression era through the 1950’s”. It includes more than 100 patterns from glass companies such as Cambridge, Fostoria, Tiffin, Imperial, etc. Patterns include: American, Queen Ann, June, Fontaine, Gazebo, Saturn, Sun Ray, Trojan, and many more. All patterns are fully described and feature many examples of dishes, bowls, platters, etc. with current values for the different colors. All the pictures are finely detailed and in color. This excellent guide is the perfect book for collectors’, those wanting to identify and value glass pieces, and any fans of this beautiful glass.