The Fostoria Glass Company, started in 1897, is one of the most famous names in glassware. Collectors everywhere search for this beautiful crystal, often choosing several favorite patterns. Ann Kerr has created an unbelievable reference for these collectors in a user-friendly, informative book which showcases Fostoria's delicate and quality glass. Volume II features detailed information on Fostoria's etched, carved, and cut designs; the lines most sought after by today's collectors. It is a companion volume to her first, published in 1994, which focused on the pressed, blown, and hand-molded shapes. This all-new book includes color photographs as well as line drawings and a host of catalog reprints to aid in identifying each piece of Fostoria glassware. This huge reference guide is very simple to use with each pattern listed in alphabetical order, and then by piece. Important facts such as histories, dates, colors, sizes, and pattern details are provided for over 475 patterns. Current values are given for each piece and all variations. An excellent reference and value guide for Fostoria collectors, this well-researched work will also become an essential book for all antiques and glass dealers nationwide. 1997 values. 5 X 11. AUTHORBIO: Ann Kerr was an avid Russel Wright collector and researchers of his works for many years. She was able to finish writing her third edition of the Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel Wright before she passed away in 2001. REVIEW: In only 168 pages, this book has made a successful collector out of me. It has numerous illustrations, all in color; an orderly method of describing types of buttons and their history; tips on cleaning and displaying them; and addresses of publications, suppliers, and clubs for collectors. Although it is crisply informative, the book also conveys the pleasant, upbeat personality of the writer. -Amazon.com
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Not too bad...in combination with other books,
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This review is from: Fostoria: Identification and Value Guide to Etched, Carved & Cut Designs, Volume II (Hardcover)
Well, I went ahead and bought this book despite my reservations. I am not exactly sorry I did, as I find the information useful, but only in combination with other reference books. The line drawings of the designs are alright. The patterns are organized alphabetically, which is great if you know the name of the pattern you are looking for...I don't. However, I think that with time, it will be a valuable resource. Definately not for the novice collector.
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This book was a gift for my brother-in-law and he loves it. He buys older glass pieces and sells them on ebay. He considers this guide invaluable.
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