Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass (Hardcover)

by Gene Florence (Author), Cathy Florence (Author) "Jeannette's Adam pattern continues to be one of the most collected patterns in Depression glass..." (more)
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Review
Written by America's top authority on Depression glass, this encyclopedia is the book of choice among collectors. Since the release of its first edition in 1972, it has been the #1 bestselling glass book in the country. -John Alvey --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
This completely revised, enlarged edition of America's #1 bestselling book on Depression glass deals primarily with the glass made from the 1920s through the end of the '30s. With the assistance of several nationally-known dealers, the book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, those items most in demand. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 253 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 18 edition (July 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574325590
• ISBN-13: 978-1574325591
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this 14th edition is a must for every collector, August 8, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Wallingford, Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass (Hardcover)

The 14th edition has a new color column system that makes the price guide even easier to read. Whether you're a serious investor or have a casual interest in the beautiful depression era glassware, this is the book you will turn to first, and probably most often. Many patterns, nice descriptions, accurate market values, Mr Florence is considered THE EXPERT among the depression glass community in my area. A fine reference which is a visual pleasure. If you are considering investing in depression glass, invest in this book first. You will make the purchase price back: probably with your first transaction.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, exhaustive reference for the glass collector.., March 31, 2000

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass (Hardcover)

Florence is the acknowledged expert when it comes to glass. This book contains literally hundreds of patterns of depression glass, arranged alphabetically. Each pattern comes with a history of the company who created it, specifics on styles within the patterns, answers to common questions, and a price guide. The photographs are professional and well-lit and make it easy to identify various subtle differences from one pattern to the next. All in all the book is a real treat to read, and makes me want to run out and buy more depresson glass! Don't hesitate, buy this book!

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment for Beginners, April 21, 2000

By	David Watters (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass (Hardcover)

As an Antique dealer of many years, I've become familiar with the pattern names, but since I did not sell (or buy) any, I knew very little about the patterns themselves. While the book is well written and laid out, I was vey disappointed in the pictures. Very few photographs showed the actual pattern itself, leaving you to view a distant image and try and figure out what's in it. I'm sure at least one picture of only the pattern could be included, instead of several pictures of different colors. I'm sure the veterans out there find this invaluable, but for a beginner, this leaves alot to be desired.