Collector's Guide to Glass Banks: Identification and Values [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The purpose of his book is to identify as many different glass banks as possible, to photograph and place them in the categories that suit..." (more)
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This book identifies as many glass banks as possible, and places banks in categories that suit each type of bank collecting interest. There are fourteen categories to identify every type of glass and part glass bank produced. Information on the type of bank, size, slot information, lid (if any) and a grading scale are provided.

Product Description

This work is the most comprehensive book dedicated to glass banks available on today's collector's market, with over 1,100 full color photos. Glass banks, bottle banks, candy containers, bubble banks, fish bowls, glass blocks, advertising mugs, and others are shown and identifed. Complete details are listed for each bank pictured, including height, category, price range, available colors, type of glass, slot and label information, and other pertinent information to aid in identification. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Charles Reynolds is the current president of the Mechanical Bank Collectors of America, and a member of the board of directors of the Still Bank Collectors Club. He is an active member of the Train Collectors Association, Mid-Atlantic Penny Bank Club, Figural Bottle Opener Club, Kollectors of Old Kitchen Stuff, Candy Container Collectors of America, and Antique Toy Collectors of America. REVIEW: This book identifies as many glass banks as possible, and places banks in categories that suit each type of bank collecting interest. There are fourteen categories to identify every type of glass and part glass bank produced. Information on the type of bank, size, slot information, lid (if any) and a grading scale are provided.

Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; illustrated edition edition (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574322133
• ISBN-13: 978-1574322132
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #723,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great resource book, August 31, 2008

By	station 2910 "mindess" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

Perfect gift for my dad. He loved it! He learned new things and enjoys having the book as an ongoing resource for his bottle bank collecting interest.