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Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition

  • 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
  • Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
  • Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95

American Art Glass

  • Features Full-Color Photos, Descriptions and Values
  • Contains Examples from Fostoria, Heisey, Imperial, and More
  • Includes Catalog & Advertising Reprints, Glossary, Price Guide, etc.
$29.95

Pennsbury Pottery

  • Features Maker's Marks, Patterns, Catalog Reprint, and More
  • 500 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95

Depression Pottery

  • Features Informative Text & Up-to-Date Values
  • Over 450 Color Photos
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 192 PGS.
$29.95

Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era

  • Complete Guide to Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era
  • Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full-Color
  • Includes Maker, Pattern, Color, Size and Value of Each Item
$24.95

Marvelous Majolica: an Easy Reference and Price Guide

  • Beautiful Full-Color Survey of Ware Made in England, Europe & America
  • Includes: Tableware, Figurals, Planters, Vases, Jardinieres, etc.
  • Each Items Features a Full Description & Current Values
$29.95

The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware

  • 100's of Examples Pictured in Color and Black & White Photos
  • Makers Include: Red Wing, Homer Laughlin, Hull, Sebring and More
  • Features a Glossary, Price Guide, Catalog Reprints…etc.
$24.95

Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book Two

  • Features Current Values
  • 939 Color Photos
  • 9" x 12", 320 PGS.
$79.95

Goebel Figurines & Prints by Charlotte Byj

  • Features Current Values & a Wealth of Information
  • 127 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$19.95

Fostoria Tableware 1944 – 1986: Identification & Value Guide

  • Complete ID & Value Guide to Fostoria from 1944 – 1966
  • Features Countless Items in Full-Color with Descriptions & Values
  • Covers Patterns, Cuttings, Decorations, Milk Glass, Giftware…etc.
$24.95

A Century Of Carnival Glass

  • Covers 100+ Years of Carnival Glass History
  • 400+ Detailed Color Photos and 130 Black & White Illustrations
  • Includes Values, Info on 500+ Patterns, Appendices, Index, etc.
$39.95

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass 17th Edition

  • A Glass Collector's Dream Come True
  • Features Color Photos, Complete Descriptions, Values and More
  • Patterns Include: Adams Rib, Mt. Pleasant, Old English, Waterford, etc.
$19.95

Animal Figures

  • A Price Guide is Included
  • 1029 Photos in Color and Black & White
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 256 PGS.
$29.95

Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, and

  • Features Over 1000 Items With Values
  • 372 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$16.95

Jugs

  • Guide to Antique Jugs & the Decorative Techniques Used
  • Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Jugs
  • Will be Essential to Collectors & Enthusiasts of Jugs
$8.95

Pocket Guide to Depression Glass & More

  • Completely Updated and Revised 13th Edition
  • Features Updated Values, More Patterns, New Pieces, Fakes & Reissues, etc.
  • Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$12.95

Collecting Lalique Perfume Bottles & Glass

  • Features Some of the Finest Examples of Lalique Available
  • Covers: How to Become an Expert, What to Buy, Fakes, Marks, etc.
  • Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$24.95

Scandinavian Art Pottery: Denmark and Sweden

  • Features Info on Marks, Dating & Values
  • 497 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$49.95

Depression Glass

  • Includes Descriptions Sources, Trademarks, Collector's Tips, etc.
  • Over 200 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$9.95

The Potteries

  • Shows how the Potteries Became Such a Remarkable Place
  • Numerous Vintage Photos & Diagrams Tell the Tale of Life in the Potteries
  • Both a Comprehensive Work & Thrilling Tale
$8.95

Pocket Guide to Carnival Glass: With Price Guide

  • Tells the Fascinating Story of Carnival Glass Over the Years
  • Fully Illustrated with Over 200 Stunning Color Photos
  • Each Example Features a Complete Description & Current Value
$16.95

Peachblow Glass: Collector’s Identifications & Price Guide

  • Takes the Mystery out of Collecting Peach Blow Glass
  • Includes 500+ Color Photos, Updated Values, and much More
  • A Handy Guide that Will Prove Itself Essential for Collectors & Fans
$29.95

Spaghetti Art Ware: Poodles and Other Collectible Ceramics

  • Features Current Market Values
  • 411 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95

McCoy Pottery

  • Features Descriptions, Index, Current Values, and More
  • Over 740 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 208 PGS.
$29.95
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