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Books about Pottery & Glass
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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
Hagen-Renaker Through the Years
- Includes Info on Identifying & Dating and Current Price Guide
- 446 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95
Warman’s American Pottery & Porcelain
- Documents the History of Nearly 150 Potteries & Their Wares
- Includes: 1200 New Listings, 300+ Photos in Black & White and Color, etc.
- Valuable & Updated Guide Provides All the Info You Need
$24.95
Turtle Collectibles
- Features a Dazzling Cross-Section of Turtle Figures
- Includes Nearly 350 Beautiful Color Photos
- Covers Mythology, Antropology & Biology Aspects
$29.95
Playtime Pottery and Porcelain from Europe and Asia
- Represents 24 Countries & Contains Items from 1770 to Present
- 800+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$29.95
Tiffin Glass 1940-1980: Figurals, Paperweights, Pressed Ware
- Features Color ID Guide, Detailed Captions & Price Guide
- 470 Color & Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Country Arts In Early American Homes
- Sweeping Survey of the Country Arts of Early New England Homes
- Covers: Architecture, Landscapes, Carvings, Ceramics, Carpets, etc.
- Must-Read for Anyone Interested in New England & Country Arts
$17.95
Black Americana Price Guide
- Documents Two Centuries of Black Americana
- 300+Detailed Photos Depict: Advertising Items, Dolls, Tobacciana, & More
- Each Item is Fully Described and Includes Current Market Values
$17.95
Abingdon Pottery Artware 1934-1950: Stepchild of the Great Depression
- Features Detailed Value Guide Accoring to Mold No. & Type
- 700 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 198 PGS.
$39.95
Peanut Butter Glasses
- Features a Value Range for Each Piece
- 977 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Neat And Tidy – Boxes & Contents
- Comprehensive Study of Pre-Civil War Boxes
- Beautifully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White
- A Must-Read for any Collector or Fan of Antique Boxes
$19.95
Tiled Pavement In The Pennsylvania Capitol
- Written by a Leading Figure in the American Arts & Crafts Movements
- Illustrates & Describes the Tiles that Tell the Story of Pennsylvania
- Includes a Color Map of the Building
$9.95
Hagen-Renaker Pottery: Horses and Other Figurines
- Behind the Scenes Look at this Unique & Creative Company
- 500 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Collecting Occupied Japan
- Inclues Thousands of Occupied Japan Items
- 247 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95
Comprehensive Handbook of Depression Glass Prices
- Indispensable Tool for Anyone Buying or Selling Depression Glass
- Expanded 4th Edition Features Color Photos to Aid in Pattern Identification
- Conveniently Sized to Fit in a Pocket or Bag
$9.95
Glass In Early America
- Covers European Glass, American Glass HIstory, and More
- Illustrates & Fully Describes 400+ Stunning Glass Examples
- Features a Full-Color Section, Appendixes, Bibliography & Index
$75.00
Much More Early American Pattern Glass
This book lives up to its title and more! Filled with over 900 detailed black and white photos, this book features more than 1500 patterns of early American pattern glass from Aberdeen to Zephyr. Originally written in the late 1950’s, this book has left the original format and fascinating commentary intact, but now features even…
$17.95
Josef Originals
- Invaluable Aid to Dating & Identification
- 574 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
Pocket Guide to Occupied Japan
- Includes Figurines, Planters, Toys, Dishes, Mugs, & More
- 253 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$16.95