Depression Era Glassware: Identification & Value Guide (Depression Era Glassware) (Paperback)

by Carl F. Luckey (Author), Debbie Coe (Author)

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Product Description
Whether a newcomer to Depression era glassware or an old pro, the new edition of this time-honored standard is a must-have reference for any collector. Featuring exquisitely detailed line drawings of more than 150 of the most popular glass patterns, this book takes the guesswork out of identifying Depression glassware. The new edition features a color section, thousands of listings, and updated pricing, as well as reproduction and reissue alerts that give beginners valuable information and insight so they can buy and sell with confidence. Clear, concise, and indispensable, Depression Era Glassware is the book collectors can build their collection around.

• Detailed line drawings of the most popular patterns • New 8-page color section • Updated pricing for thousands of listings

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: kp books; 4th edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349301X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873493017
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #884,088 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Line drawings to end my confusion., August 13, 2000

By	"krystal347" (Wilkes-Barre, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Identification & Value Guide to Depression Era Glassware (Paperback)

I have many other books that show depression glass and all of them are great. But this book shows the patterns in line drawings. Sometimes pictures of glass patterns are not as clear as they could be. This book shows a drawing of each pattern and lets you really study it. I found it very helpful in sorting out the initial confusion that new comers sometimes have. Now that I am an 'old pro', I still find myself using this book just to be on the 'safe' side.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Book for Identification, November 5, 2003

By A Customer

As a new collector of depression era glass, I found this book to be incredibly helpful with identification. The line drawings are clear - the reader has no doubt of the pattern (sometimes photos can be unclear due to the nature of glass). I also appreciate the value ranges given and, of special value to me, each pattern has info on what pieces have been reproduced or reissued.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A variety of patterns from the era in unmistakable relief, June 6, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Now in an expanded and fully updated fourth edition, Depression Era Glassware Identification And Value Guide, glassware specialist Carl F. Luckey is a straightforward guide enabling the reader to competently and confidently recognize and fairly price classic works of 1930s glassware artifacts. While most of the glassware illustrations are in simple black and white, Depression Era Glassware is impressively enhanced with an insert section of superb color photography, all combine to present a variety of patterns from the era in unmistakable relief. The price guide is extensive and lists price ranges for individual pieces of varying sizes. Depression Era Glassware is an excellent, indispensable, authoritative resource for dealers and collectors.