Fans of authors Bill Edward's and Mike Carwile's Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass series will be delighted with this easy-to-use, small format book which highlights the more than 1,500 carnival glass patterns available, those that collectors will find most often during their early quests for these cherished treasures. Keeping the beginning collector in mind, the book is arranged alphabetically by pattern name for easy reference. Each pattern shines on its own page, with all necessary facts and a detailed photograph to illustrate the pattern. Data about each piece includes name of pattern, manufacturer, year of production, colors and shapes available, and any information on reproductions that is known. The approximately 200 patterns presented reflect just those American patterns (no foreign pieces or manufacturers areincluded) the collector or buyer might encounter in the malls or at any auction. A brief section on marks appears in the front of the book, and of course the pocket guide is filled with current values -- prices are given for every color of every pattern. AUTHORBIO: Bill Edwards is a noted expert on pressed, carnival, and opalescent glass, and has been authoring books since 1975. He now co-authors books with expert Mike Carwile. His knowledge is unsurpassed in the glass world. He has written books on Carnival Glass, Northwood Carnival Glass, Millersburg Glass, Opalescent glass, Rarities of Carnival Glass, and Pressed Glass. AUTHORBIO: Mike Carwile is a noted expert on pressed, carnival, and opalescent glass, and has been authoring books with Bill Edwards since 1998. Together, their knowledge is unsurpassed in the glass world. He has co-authored books on Carnival Glass, Millersburg Glass, Opalescent glass, and Pressed Glass. REVIEW: This book is an excellent take-along guide. Clear color photos accompany values and identification, which are up to date and which are easily tucked in a pocket for quick flea market access.
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For the beginning collector, supplemental book only,
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According to the preface of this book, this second edition has some different and more rare items than the first edition. It is meant as a companion to the first edition, and is not simply an updated version--good to know before buying. The pictures generally, though not always, are good enough to help a beginning collector identify patterns. The book lists the manufacturer and dates produced, and tells if the patterns have been reproduced. However, for a beginner, a wider range of patterns, particularly all the most common ones, would be most helpful. As a novice collector, I'd start with a different book--probably Edwards' Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass.
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If you never bought or sold a piece of glass you'd still love this book. Photography is superb and the pieces unique. It lives in my car just in case I bump into a possible treasure and want to ID it and get value estimate. The variety of examples is wonderful and again, I can't say enough about the photography as carnival is the most difficult glass to snap and capture the color variegations. Love this book!
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First comes color. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
peach opalescent, aqua opalescent, vase whimsey, lime green opalescent, spatula footed, black amethyst, amethyst opalescent, blue opalescent, ice green, carnival glass, ice blue, milk pitcher, punch cup, rose bowl Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ice Green, Peach Opalescent, Ice Blue, Aqua Opalescent, Lime Green, Marigold Amethyst, Sapphire Blue, Blue Opalescent, Powder Blue, Spittoon Whimsey, Amethyst Green, Black Amethyst, Pitcher Marigold, Compote Marigold, Iridized Moonstone, Sugar Marigold, Celeste Blue, Iridized Custard, Banana Bowl, Butter Marigold, Honey Amber, Olive Green, Pearl Opalescent, Renniger Blue, Milk Pitcher New!
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First comes color. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
peach opalescent, aqua opalescent, vase whimsey, lime green opalescent, spatula footed, black amethyst, amethyst opalescent, blue opalescent, ice green, carnival glass, ice blue, milk pitcher, punch cup, rose bowl Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ice Green, Peach Opalescent, Ice Blue, Aqua Opalescent, Lime Green, Marigold Amethyst, Sapphire Blue, Blue Opalescent, Powder Blue, Spittoon Whimsey, Amethyst Green, Black Amethyst, Pitcher Marigold, Compote Marigold, Iridized Moonstone, Sugar Marigold, Celeste Blue, Iridized Custard, Banana Bowl, Butter Marigold, Honey Amber, Olive Green, Pearl Opalescent, Renniger Blue, Milk Pitcher New!
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- Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass (Standard Carnival Glass Price Guide) by Bill Edwards on page 254, and Back Matter
- The Rose Bowl by Julian. May on page 150
- Carnival Glass Price Guide by Bill Edwards in Back Matter
- Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass Price Guide by Bill Edwards in Back Matter
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