Forest Green Glass (Paperback)

by Philip Hopper (Author), Philip L. Hopper (Author)

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Product Description
This new book presents an important part of Anchor Hocking's glass production, the dark "Forest Green" styles made from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. The history and variety of Forest Green glassware is precisely documented here, covering seventeen established patterns, many boxed sets, and a myriad of accessory pieces such as relish sets, ashtrays, lamps, vases, pitchers, and tumblers. These and many other styles are beautifully presented in over 300 gorgeous color photographs. Many pages of historical documentation are included to make this the most comprehensive reference guide to Anchor Hocking's Forest Green glassware.

About the Author
Philip Hopper, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has been collecting American glass objects for over 25 years. This is his fourth book with Schiffer, following Royal Ruby, More Royal Ruby, and Anchor Hocking Commemorative Bottles and Other Collectibles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764310585
• ISBN-13: 978-0764310584
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,090,955 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colonel Hopper does it again!, April 9, 2000

By	Barbara Birge (KY) - See all my reviews

In Forest Green Glass, Philip L. Hopper has once again teamed up with photographer Bruce Walters to produce a well-researched and stunningly beautiful book on Anchor Hocking glassware. The documentation is meticulous, and includes copies of old factory sheets, batch formulas for Anchor Hocking's green glass, and a section on confusing similarities. Besides precise research, Hopper's captions clearly identify each piece of glassware, it's measurements or dimensions, the factory's stock number, and an estimated value for the piece. Since there are only a few items per picture, the reader gets an enlarged view of each and every piece of glassware, and doesn't have to flip back and forth to find out what it is. Combine the thorough research with Bruce Walter's creativity, and technique of underlighting colored glass, and you have one gorgeous publication. A 21 gun salute for the Colonel and his cohort!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good representative book on Forest Green Glass, September 2, 2007

By	always lookin' - See all my reviews

As a casual collector of Anchor Hocking forest green glass over 30 years, this was my first ever book I'd ever gotten (or seen) dedicated to my favorite type of glass. I was thrilled to see that nearly everything I had was represented and it gave me better background about the items. I used it that very weekend to recognize a small green vase I would otherwise have not known was anchor hocking (had gold paint on it). But don't use the prices as indications of the real value of the items, unless maybe yours are new-never-used still in original boxes. you couldn't sell your collection fo the prices listed I don't believe -- I'm still picking them up for just a few dollars at "junk" stores,and yard sales. And ebay items are never over $10.

5.0 out of 5 stars Forest Green Glass book, May 13, 2009

By	Rebecca Walker Phillips (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the second copy of the book I've purchased. My mom collects the Anchor Hocking green glass and ironically so does her best friend. They did not know each other when they first started their collections. I bought the first book for my mom. Her best friend was so excited to find out there was a book! So, I've now ordered it for her birthday. She will be ecstatic! The book seems to cover every facet of the collection, including all patterns, every dish, and some very unusual finds. I would recommend it to anyone who collects this glass.