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Author: Gene Florence
Publisher: Collector Books
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$19.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

42 reviews
Sales Rank: 1813104

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 13th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9 x 0.8

ISBN: 1574320114
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.2913075
EAN: 9781574320114

Publication Date: September 1997
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Invaluable Resource August 6, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Very informative and well versed resource for antique hunters.
Am pleased.

Lorre

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent resource for the depression glass collector July 28, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Florence's encyclopedia contains clear, color pictures of depression glass as well as thorough descriptions of the pattersn. The prices listings are accurate Particularily helpful are the reproductions pages, which give the buyer enough information to avoid being misled. Great resource to take along on the depression glass search!

5 out of 5 stars

Don't Leave Home Without It! July 10, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This book on Depression Glass has more than served me well, it has saved me from purchasing fakes and reproductions. In addition, although prices vary frequently, the pricing guides by color and patterns have provided me with excellent "rule of thumb" for pricing on resale as well as purchase.

Use this book in conjunction with Florence's "Glassware Pattern Identification Guide" to have a complete reference in identifying true depression glass vs. reproductions and fraud. If you collect on the road, have these books handy to help you make intellgent decisions for the correct patterns and prices.

Florences "Glassware Pattern" book provides good pictures for identification but the 16th Edition "Depression Glass" Encyclopedia goes further, providing excellent detailed information on the manufacturers, patterns and discussion on what patterns were found to be reproduced later in different colors or using old molds. The descriptions also detail differences in similar patterns and how they vary slightly. This information helps the buyer from purchasing one pattern by mistake, especially when using the internet.

In conjuction with both books I mentioned here, you will become further educated on Depression Glass, therefore, a more informed buyer.

5 out of 5 stars

A BIG HELP December 29, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have been storing some pink depression dishes for approximately 12 years. I used some of them but never had anywhere to display them. I bought this book and found the value of most of the pieces. The author also included valuable information about distinguishing between the authentic pieces and reproductions.

I was able to price the pieces and get close to what the book indicated as the value-sometimes more.

5 out of 5 stars

This Book Is Worth It's weight in gold!!! :) June 29, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This book has really been helpful in identifing numerous depression glass pieces and I've only had it for a week!!! I've been researching on glasswares for quite a while now and recently began considering getting into the dealer market. I decided I absolutely HAD to purchase a book for reference and I cannot tell you how glad I am that I got this one. I carried this book with me to the auctions this past weekend and I believe it more than paid for itself in just one day. I was able to easily identify & confirm several pieces of depression glass and determine what amount to bid to for the items. One plate I was certain had to be worth something, despite the small chip, I decided against bidding on after looking it up in this book (this particular plate was only worth $8 in perfect condition!).
I also, thanks to this book, walked away with a very nice, pricey piece of depression glass for a ridiculously low price. So trust me when I say you NEED this book! It is a definate must have in any collector or dealer's library!

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