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Books about Pottery & Glass
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Blue and White Transfer-Printed Pottery
- All About These Gracefully Artistic Wares & How They Are Made
- Covers the Origins, Chinese & Other Patterns, Transfer Process…ect.
- Features Numerous Examples to Further Aid in Identifacation
$11.95
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery
- Covers Trademarks, Artists & Line Descriptions
- Includes Pottery of All Shapes & Sizes, In Color with Values
- Features Glossary, Bibliography & ABC Index of Patterns
$24.95
Antique Trader American Pressed Glass & Bottles Price Guide
- New & Improved 2nd Edition – Updated Descriptions & Values
- Makers Featured: Lacy, Fostoria, Imperial, Cambridge, Heisey, etc.
- Also Includes Collecting Guidelines, Glossary, 350 Photos, & Much More
$21.95
Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style
- Features 36 Flower Motifs, Classic Onion Pattern & Grapevine Decoration
- 200 Illustrations
- 9" x 12", 124 PGS.
$24.95
Twentieth Century Lefton China and Collectibles: A Numbered Price Guide for
- Most Comprehensive Book on Lefton China Yet
- 336 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 168 PGS.
$29.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Elegant Glassware Of The Depression Era
- Contains Glass from Fostoria, Cambridge, Imperial, Tiffin, etc.
- Patterns Include: American, Queen Ann, Sun Ray, Gazebo, Trojan, etc.
- Features Current Values, Descriptions, & Detailed Color Photos
$19.95
Collectible Teapots
- Will Benefit Both Expert and Novice Collector's
- Includes Collector's Guidelines, Updated Values, Color Photos, etc.
- Also Features Manufacturer's Marks, How to Story & Display, and More
$26.95
Catalina Island Pottery and Tile
- Includes History, Wares & Artisans, Index, Values, and More
- 556 Color & 8 Black & White Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 176 PGS.
$39.95
British Tea and Coffee Cups 1745 – 1940
- Charts the Development of Tea & Coffee Cups & Methods of Decoration
- Both Color and Black & White Illustrate Countless Beautiful Examples
- Features a Valuable Guide that Will Aid in Dating & Identifying
$10.95
Standard Encyclopedia of Millersburg Crystal
- Tells the Fascinating Story of the Rise & Fall of Millersburg Glass
- Patterns Shown Include: Cactus, Ohio Star, Hobstar & Feather, etc.
- Each Example Features a Complete Description & its Value
$24.95
Native American Collectibles
- Illustrated with Full-Color Photos & Contains Up-to-Date Values
- Includes: Pottery, Jewelry, Beadwork, Textiles, Pipes, Weapons, etc.
- Also Features the History of the Native Americans' Way of Life
$24.95
A Guide to Sandwich Glass
- Features Detailed Information & Price Guide
- 252 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 208 PGS.
$29.95
Fenton Glass Compendium
- Includes Vases, Pitchers, Trays, Teacups, Bowls, and More
- 913 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$29.95
Pottery In Roman Britian
- In-Depth Look at Pottery in Roman Britain
- Covers Samian Ware, Amphorae & Graffit, Kitchenware, Lamps, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations Enhance the Informative Text
$14.95
Warman’s Advertising A Value and Identification Guide
- All You Need for Starting, Building or Maintaining a Collection
- Advertiser's Include: 7-Up, Coca-Cola, Gulf, Pepsi-Cola, Lucky Strike, etc.
- 600 Photos in Color and Black & White and Current Values
$24.95
American Cut & Engraved Glass
- Features a Complete History of Cut Glass & Its Manufactureres
- Includes Info on Identifying Patterns, Photos, Values, and More
- Learn to Determing Age, Recognize Quality Items, Identify Patterns, etc.
$45.00
A Guide to Sandwich Glass: Whale Oil Lamps and Accessories from Vol. 2
- Features Early Sandwish Glass from Two Chapters of Volume 2
- 238 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 144 PGS.
$24.95
Crackle Glass Too
- Includes Company Histories, Detailed Captions, Values, etc.
- 300 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
ABC Plates and Mugs Identification and Value Guide
- Contains Hundreds of Examples of These Charming Wares
- Items Pictured in Full-Color With Descriptions & Current Values
- Includes English Staffordshire Plates, German & American Ware, and More
$24.95
Warman’s Depression Glass
- Features 10,000+ Values for 155 of the Most Popular Glass Patterns
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color and Includes Current Values
- Contains Patterns Such as Adam, Colonial, Old English, Patrick, Windsor,etc
$25.95
Collector’s Guide To Trenton Potteries
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
- Features: Deco Vases, Lamps, Wall Pockets, Centerpieces, Jardinieres, etc.
- Includes Descriptions, Collector's Info and Current Values
$39.95
The Glass Industry in Sandwich
- Recognized as the "Bible" in it's Field
- 325 Photos
- 9" x 12", 219 PGS.
$79.95