American Pattern Glass 1850-1910 Major Collectible Table Settings / Book +Values

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Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print reference text is a leading authoritative guide on early American pattern glass.
EARLY AMERICAN PATTERN GLASS 1850-1910: Major Collectible Table Settings With Prices
by Bill Jenks and Jerry Luna, Wallace-Homestead Book Co.  1990.
Listed alphabetically and pictured in black and white are representative examples of early American pattern glass covering the span of time from 1850-1910.  This classic reference book covers by chapter: A History of American Pattern Glass; Pattern Glass from A to Z (in which thousands of items are pictured, identified, and priced); and Key to References.  The Bibliography covers: Books; General Merchandise Catalogs; Original Glass Catalogs; and Museum Store/Gift Catalogs.  As an identification guide, this book covers not only patterns and shapes, but it also provides historical information on the glass makers, and offers assistance in identifying current reproductions.  This in-depth book will make a great addition to the permanent reference library of the serious collector, dealer, or historian of early American pattern glass.
Heavy 7.2” x 10.1” color-imprinted hardback in very good condition.  602 pages.
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