Treasures Of Very Rare Depression Glass [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Gene Florence (Author), Cathy Florence (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1574323369 | ISBN-13: 978-1574323368 | Publication Date: February 15, 2003 | Edition: 1

Our Very Rare Glassware of the Depression Years books have been bestsellers for many years, helping collectors spot those rare and valuable pieces of Depression glass that may come around once in a lifetime. Rarity can be determined by an unusual color or pattern; many pieces here are one of a kind or can be found only in limited quantities. Gene Florence is America's leading glassware authority, and his books are considered required reading. Now he has selected examples that really shine to produce a fresh look at these pieces. This new book, Treasures of Very Rare Depression Glass features over 1000 rare examples of Depression items, as well as elegant and kitchen items. It features many famous glass companies, including Duncan & Miller, Federal, Fostoria, Fenton, A.H. Heisey, Hocking, Imperial, Jeannette, Paden City, Tiffin, and more. Values are given for these rare items, as well as colors, shapes, sizes, and comments from the author. Brief histories on the companies are often provided. These rarities can still surface in unexpected places. A fairly common-looking pitcher found for 50 cents at a garage sale could turn out to be one of its kind, worth hundreds of dollars. Many of these pieces will never be seen by the average collector -- unless you know what to watch for. This book can help you discover a rarity! 2003 values.

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Gene Florence's Very Rare Glassware of the Depression Years books have been bestsellers for many years, helping collectors spot those rare and valuable pieces that may come around only once in a lifetime. This book highlights all those treasures and more, with the "best of the best" of Florence's books all in one volume.

About the Author

A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on Depression Glass; Occupied Japan Collectibles; Kitchen Glassware; Very Rare Glassware; 40s, 50s, & 60s Glassware;Elegant Glassware; Stemware; Glassware Pattern Identification; Anchor Hocking's Fire-King; Glass Candlesticks; and Salt & Pepper Shakers.

Cathy Florence, graduated with honors and a coveted voice award from high school, attended Georgetown College where she obtained a French major and an English minor, then married her middle-school sweetheart Gene Florence. In the mid-80s she authored a book on collecting quilts, harking back to skills taught her by her grandmothers; and she has since co-authored many books on glass with husband Gene.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1 edition (February 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574323369
• ISBN-13: 978-1574323368
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Treasures of Very Rare Depression Glass, September 11, 2011

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Diane Cate "graymane" (St. Helens, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This is exactly the book I need. Thanks for all of your excellent research and fabulous pictures. I feel up by 75% in understanding special pieces.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat Florence for depression glass information, October 13, 2010

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G. Marsella (Eastern, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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The Florences' depression glass books are legendary, and for good reason; they're well-written, comprehensive, and authoritative. This one, about very rare patterns, is worth studying just in case you come across that once-in-a-lifetime find at a garage sale or auction.

This was a used book, but it's worthwhile having different editions on the same subject - some of the older books have different write-ups than the newer ones.

Other volumes from their catalog that I've read include Collector s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass,19th Edition (Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass), Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era Thirteenth Edition, and Kitchen Glassware of the Depression Years Seventh Edition.

All highly recommended.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great source, August 1, 2006

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Sandy "Over the Rainbow" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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It was informative and very interesting. It's nice to know where to find realiable information.