Collecting Fiesta, Lu-Ray & Other Colorware (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Fiesta has been produced by Homer Laughlin (HLC) from 1936 until 1973 and reissued in 1986 and continues to be produced today..." (more)
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Product Description

100's of Color Photos, Descriptions, Loaded with information on each item of dinnerware and describes the differnce between the old and new Fiesta. Some items are pictured for the first time. Includes: Homer Laughlin, Taylor, Knowles, Mt. Clemens, & Miscellaneous Lines, Much More!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: L-W Book Sales (March 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895381095
• ISBN-13: 978-0895381095
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #874,129 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book For The Flea Market and Antique Stores, March 6, 2002

By A Customer

Gonzalez is organized, thoughtful, and extremely visual in giving tips on how to recognize Vintage Fiesta from Post86 (reissued) Fiesta, as well as distinguishing knock-offs from the real thing! He discusses each of the impressed stamps and ink stamps used to identify Fiesta, as well as providing pictures of each stamp. He also shows how to measure items to distinguish Vintage from Post86. His value ranges are a bit high, but this book is invaulable when it comes to being a useful resource for new and seasoned collectors alike. This book is great to use hand in hand with the Huxfords' book. The values in the Huxfords are very accurate, but the book can be confusing - especially if you are at a Flea Market and need info quickly. Gonzalez will provide info clearly (and easy to find) without rambling.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Collectors of Fiesta and Lu-Ray, November 15, 2000

By	Deborah Abernethy "dbamm5" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

I am usually a harsh reviewer and rarely give a book five stars except for one with strong scholarly content. This is one where I did give five stars because the book so adequately covered the necessary topics important to collecting this type of item. It is the most comprehensive book available for information on Fiesta.

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Hardcover Volume of Fiesta, Lu-Ray & Colorware, April 11, 2000

By	Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Brand new, year 2000 hardback library volume of 182 pages. A beautiful book with a wealth of information and more than 800 full color, large, sharp photos. Covers from Homer Laughlin Lines, Taylor, Smith and Taylor Lines to Knowles, Mt. Clemens, Zephyr, Sevilla, Camwood and others. Item descriptions are very detailed and appear with great photos and values. The photos are exceptional, and true to life. A joy for collectors of colorware.