Collector's Companion To Carnival Glass: Identification & Values [Paperback]

Bill Edwards (Author), Mike Carwile (Author)

Book Description

Series: Collector's Companion to Carnival Glass | Publication Date: February 2005

Bill Edwards & Mike Carwile Fans of Bill Edwards's and Mike Carwile's Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass series will be delighted by the second edition of their Collector's Companion to Carnival Glass, the perfect companion to the encyclopedia. This easy-to-use, small format book 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 are included) the collector or buyer might encounter in the malls or at any auction. There are no repeat patterns or photographs from the previous edition. 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. By using this abbreviated approach, the guide becomes a quick reference tool filled with facts, and unlike our massive encyclopedia, can be carried anywhere for easy reference. Whether using it alone or as a companion to the encyclopedia, this is an indispensable guide for every collector.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 2 edition (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574324349
• ISBN-13: 978-1574324341
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,465,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the beginning collector, supplemental book only, August 20, 2005

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Kate Fitzpatrick (Pacific NW) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Collector's Companion To Carnival Glass: Identification & Values (Paperback)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have Carnival Reference!, October 26, 2009

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Janice T. Schiltz "Sunwoman" (Cape Cod) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Companion To Carnival Glass: Identification & Values (Paperback)

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!