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Author: Gene Florence
Publisher: Collector Books
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

42 reviews
Sales Rank: 1916178

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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Disappointment for Beginners April 21, 2000
41 out of 41 found this review helpful

As an Antique dealer of many years, I've become familiar with the pattern names, but since I did not sell (or buy) any, I knew very little about the patterns themselves. While the book is well written and laid out, I was vey disappointed in the pictures. Very few photographs showed the actual pattern itself, leaving you to view a distant image and try and figure out what's in it. I'm sure at least one picture of only the pattern could be included, instead of several pictures of different colors. I'm sure the veterans out there find this invaluable, but for a beginner, this leaves alot to be desired.

2 out of 5 stars

a real disappointment.... April 10, 2000
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

I was really looking forward to this edition of Gene's book but I found it lacking in many areas. The patterns are not as easily distinguishable as in his earlier books and he has left out major patterns that were available in those earlier books as well. It doesn't seem he has put the effort in this edition that he had put in all the previous ones.

5 out of 5 stars

An excellent, exhaustive reference for the glass collector.. April 1, 2000
66 out of 66 found this review helpful

Florence is the acknowledged expert when it comes to glass. This book contains literally hundreds of patterns of depression glass, arranged alphabetically. Each pattern comes with a history of the company who created it, specifics on styles within the patterns, answers to common questions, and a price guide. The photographs are professional and well-lit and make it easy to identify various subtle differences from one pattern to the next. All in all the book is a real treat to read, and makes me want to run out and buy more depresson glass! Don't hesitate, buy this book!

5 out of 5 stars

this 14th edition is a must for every collector August 8, 1999
The 14th edition has a new color column system that makes the price guide even easier to read. Whether you're a serious investor or have a casual interest in the beautiful depression era glassware, this is the book you will turn to first, and probably most often. Many patterns, nice descriptions, accurate market values, Mr Florence is considered THE EXPERT among the depression glass community in my area. A fine reference which is a visual pleasure. If you are considering investing in depression glass, invest in this book first. You will make the purchase price back: probably with your first transaction.

5 out of 5 stars

this 14th edition is a must for every collector August 8, 1999
80 out of 80 found this review helpful

The 14th edition has a new color column system that makes the price guide even easier to read. Whether you're a serious investor or have a casual interest in the beautiful depression era glassware, this is the book you will turn to first, and probably most often. Many patterns, nice descriptions, accurate market values, Mr Florence is considered THE EXPERT among the depression glass community in my area. A fine reference which is a visual pleasure. If you are considering investing in depression glass, invest in this book first. You will make the purchase price back: probably with your first transaction.

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