Victorian Colored Pattern Glass - U.S. Glass Co. / Scarce Book + Value Guide

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIAN COLORED PATTERN GLASS – BOOK 5 – U.S. GLASS from A to Z
by William Heacock and Fred Bickenheuser, Antique Publications, 1978.
Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book is a pictorial study of Victorian glass produced by the United States Glass Co.  Rich in history, reproduced advertisements, and brilliant color photography, this scarce book is an invaluable identification guide.  287 items are pictured in color and identified in depth.  In addition, over 1,000 items are pictured and identified in reproduced sales catalogs and advertisements.
This book provides an in-depth history of the early production years of the United States Glass Company supplemented by over one thousand examples of their glass wares.  The early advertisements and sales brochures provide original pattern names, dimensions, and original prices in many cases.  The color section categorizes the glass by type and allows the reader a ready identification resource.  Pictured and described are examples of clear and colored glass, custard glass, and more.  This is an invaluable resource reference guide for the serious collector or dealer of Victorian glass.
8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition.  190 pages.
Includes 1990-1991  Price Guide Supplement.
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