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Welcome to the Books area of A Shop 4 Antiques!
This page shows some of the Collector Reference books available at A Shop 4
Antiques. More reference books can sometimes be found on other pages, listed with the collectible items themselves. Items are priced "each" unless noted otherwise. All inventory is listed online, so be sure to check back for updates. (If it's not listed here, we don't have it). Click on the small photos to see larger ones. To contact us or place an order, please click here. |
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Reference Books for Collectors |
Collector's
Encyclopedia of Rosemeade Pottery
by Darlene Hurst
Dommel. copyright 2000. This hardcover book
measures 8-1/2" x 11", and has 205 pages, including the index. This
book is full of color photographs of Rosemeade products. Shown are a
large variety of animal figurines, floral figures and dishes, souvenirs
and functional items. There is also a very interesting history of
Rosemeade and explanation of processes like how glazes were applied.
This is a great book - fun to look at and interesting to read. 2000
values are included. One available in brand new
condition. Cover price $24.95....Our price $12.00
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Tiara
Exclusives Glass: The Sandwich PatternOver twenty different colors of glass are shown in Tiara's Sandwich pattern with updated 2004 values. Also included is an informative section on Sandwich patterns made by other companies, and similar glassware that can confuse collectors. |
Depression Glass,
Collections and Reflections by
Doris Yeske This 6" x 9" softcover book has 175
pages. The copyright date is 1999. This
book includes a history behind colorful Depression glassware,
descriptions of specific pieces along with their values, and
information on how to collect and display Depression Glass. There are
lots of color photographs. Chapters include information on colors of
depression glass, popular patterns, premium giveaways, Jubilee and
Patrick patterns, children's sets, unique pitchers and pitcher sets,
butter dishes, serving pieces, the decorated Swanky Swigs,
reproductions, and much more. 1999 values are included.
In gently used condition (There are some very light scuffs on the
cover, but the spine is still tight. This book was handled very
carefully!) One available....$9.00 |
Purple
Glass: 20th Century American & European by Leslie Piña , Ed
Goshe, and Ruth Hemminger This 8-1/2" x 11"
hardcover book has 160 pages. The copyright date is 2002.
Included are examples of Depression Era glass from American companies
such as Tiffin, Fostoria, and Morgantown, to mid-century blown glass
from Blenko; from Italian mid-century cased items to Scandinavian
designer glass from Kosta, Orrefors, and Flygsfors. While focusing
exclusively on purple glass, this book is also a survey of 20th century
glass, because each design was also produced in other colors. More than
400 color photographs (including 80+ rare catalog pages for
identification) and information on the 60 companies
represented make this book essential for all glass collectors. In brand
new condition. Cover price $29.95....Our price $20.00 |
Popular
'50s and '60s Glass Color Along the River (Revised & Expanded
2nd Edition) by
Leslie Piña This 8-1/2" x 11" hardcover
book has 176 pages. The copyright date is 2001.
A fascinating study of commercial glass production along the Ohio River
Valley in the 1950s and 1960s. Companies such as Blenko, Pilgrim,
Rainbow, Viking, Kanawaha, Bischiff, Morgantown, and others made free-
and mold-blown production glass in modern, sometimes bizarre shapes and
wildly vibrant colors. Over 100 new images have been added to this
revised and expanded second edition, for a total of over
530 color photographs of the beautiful glass, its labels, catalog
pages, company histories. An updated price guide provides valuable
insight into today's marketplace. In brand new condition. Cover price
$29.95....Our price $20.00 |
Pocket Guide to
Westmoreland's Paneled Grape Pattern by Lorraine Kovar. This little 29 page book
is copyright 1997. It is paperbound and
measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". This guide shows approximately
150 pieces of Paneled Grape milk glass and includes 1997 values, rarity
information and measurements. This is an excellent book that I highly
recommend! In brand new condition.....$8.50 each **Sold** |
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