Books with our dangling Gold Medals are
considered very good for beginning collectors. Some of these
books are unfortunately out of print but worth it if you can find them.
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Alert! This book, "Standard Encyclopedia of Pressed Glass 1860-1930" by Bill Edwards & Mike Carwile is LOADED with misinformation about Pressed Glass. We highly recommend that it NOT be used for reference but if you must use it, please download the HUNDREDS of corrections off our web site by clicking HERE & understand that there may be many more errors. |
| Faith Corrigan has completed the first in her anticipated series on glass bread plates to be collectively titled, BREAD, GLASS & HISTORY. This book, is subtitled GLASS OF FAITH & BEAUTY. In the 108 pages of text, Corrigan has strayed from the EAPG era later into the 20th century & across the pond for some British made examples of bread plates. This conveniently sized 6" x 9" paperback has black & white photos on almost every page. It can be purchased for $25 + S&H by clicking HERE. |  |
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WESTWARD HO, originally named PIONEER is one of the premier patterns of EAPG, having been intricately fashioned by the mold makers at Gillinder & Sons during 1879 in Philadelphia. In this 8.5" x 11" paperback, Leonard Farchione treats us to 60 of the most fantastic black & white photos of glass we've ever seen and includes the complete pattern line! Reproductions are listed but unfortunately not described. He has, however, provided some reproduction information for the PatternGlass.com Reproduction web site (under construction). This remarkable book can be purchased for $29.95 by sending an EMAIL. |
| Here is a new, beautifully illustrated book, American Pattern Glass
Table Sets! It
combines Gene & Cathy Florence's literary skills and Danny Cornelius & Don
Jones' huge EAPG collection. Of
course PatternGlass.com is happy that they made note of the destructive nature of "sun purple" glass! It covers many transitional patterns c 1910, or a little later, that are becoming very popular and that are not covered elsewhere. Buy it thru Collector Books, or EMAIL . Cost is $24.95, plus $4.99 shipping. Danny & Don will autograph each book sent. |
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Finally
a book on Indiana Glass! Craig
Schenning's new release, A CENTURY OF INDIANA GLASS from
Schiffer Books is out and an autographed copy is available HERE for $24.99 + $4.99 shipping. |
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| Craig also has CD's of old Lee Catalogs for sale. Contact him by email by clicking HERE |  |
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VICTORIAN
GLASS NOVELTIES is a fabulous book by Jo & Bob Sanford Here is possibly your first chance to see some of the interesting and fun glass novelty items with attribution information and a value guide. Available from Schiffer Books, phone 610.593.1777; EMAIL or www.schifferbooks.com |
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Editor James Measell
and the National Greentown Glass Association announces a comprehensive
book on Greentown.
This 224-page publication pictures more than 1000 pieces of Greentown
glass in full color & provides a detailed history of the Indiana
Tumbler & Goblet glass factory that flourished from 1894 to 1903.
ALL the proceeds from this book go to the NGGA for their projects. Greentown
Glass: A Collector’s
Guide is available from the National Greentown Glass Association,
Box 107, Greentown, IN 46936. for $34.95 + $3.85 shipping/handling
(Indiana residents add
$2.10 tax). Go HERE to read about Greentown on this web site. |
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Field Guide to Pattern Glass by Mollie McCain A great book for identifying patterns available at most book stores. |
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Reilly & Jenks'
2nd edition of their pattern glass "bible", EARLY AMERICAN PATTERN GLASS, Collector's ID & Price Guide. Buy it for $22 + shipping by email HERE. |
Greentown
Glass Company/ History of the Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company/
Works Published in 2002, Can be ordered from the Greentown Glass Company PO Box 771 Westfield IN 46074-0771 |
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Collector's Guide to American Pressed Glass 1825-1915 by Kyle Husfloen An excellent over-view of EAPG. The BEST for newbies. |
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Bryce, Higbee and J. B. Higbee Glass by Lola & Wayne Higby |
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Pattern Glass Mugs by Mordock and Adams |
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Collector's Encyclopedia of Milk Glass Betty & Bill Newbound |
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Westmoreland Glass : Identification and Value Guide by C. W. Wilson |
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Warman's Pattern Glass by Ellen Tischbein Schroy |
Glass Toothpick Holders : Identification & Values by Bredehofts & Sanfords |
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Dugan/Diamond : The Story of Indiana, Pennsylvania Glass by Heacock, Measell & Wiggins |
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Wheeling Glass 1829-1939 by Baker, Eige, McCluskey, Measell, Spillman & Wilson |
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Albany Glass: Model Flint Glass Company of Albany, Indiana by Ron Teal, Sr. |
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Findlay
Glass : The Glass Tableware Manufacturers, 1886-1902 by Measell and Smith |
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5,000 Open Salts Comprehensive Price Guide by Wm. Heacock & Patricia Johnson |
Early American Pattern Glass by Alice Hulett Metz |
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Much More Early American Pattern
Glass by Alice Hulett Metz |
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| Identifying Pattern Glass Reproductions by Jenks, Luna & Reilly | Early American Pattern Glass 1825-1910 by Reilly & Jenks |
Old Glass by Wm. Heacock | Northwood The Early Years 1881-1900 | Northwood The Wheeling Years 1901-1925 |
tools for learning. The photos are great but there are technical errors in them all
due to discoveries made in the 20 years since Mr. Heacock passed away.
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| 1000 Toothpick Holders | Rare & Unlisted Toothpick Holders | Book 6 Oil Cruets From A to Z |
Book 4 Custard Glass from A to Z |
Book 7 Ruby Stained Glass from A to Z | Book 5 U S Glass from A to Z |
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A new book
Oct. 2004 by Dennis L. Prince & Lynn Dralle has a section on
Early American Pattern Glass by PatternGlass.com |
Be sure to visit our Used Book Store for used & out of print books.
For an excellent reference resource, we recommend the web
site reached by clicking HERE. It has book recommendations written
by Glassies (aka glass addicts, garage sale junkies, people who don't know when to stop...)
who are online auction buyers and sellers.
Another great site for glass research is HERE!
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