Refer to a guide that provides pictures and detail descriptions of specific patterns of glassware. This is not technically a depression glass pattern but is often placed into this category by collectors. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 18th edition. Find great deals on ebay for depression glass book. The title of this book is elegant glassware of the depression era thirteenth edition elegant glassware of the depression era and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Hopefully i will be able to use this book to identify some of the glass patterns that i have collected. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. This book includes every pattern featured in his collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, collectible glassware from the 40s, 50s, and 60s and collectors encyclopedia of elegant glassware, as well as many morenearly 400 patterns in all. So instead collector books would like you to join us in celebrating the retirement of cathy and gene florence. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence. Gene florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 3 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. After nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by florence, gene see more like this mauzys depression glass.
This completely revised 18th edition with 156 patterns and more than 400 beautiful color photographs illustrates, as well as realistically prices, glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s. Easy identification for glassware from 1900 through the 1960s, vol. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. Iris and herringbone is one of the popular depression glass patterns that has been hit with reproductions of a few pieces. It contains hundreds of pieces of depression glass with details on the glass companies that made them, the history, the availability, individual pieces, price ranges, colors, patterns, etc. Florences glassware pattern identification guide by gene. The pictures and details are very clear and informative. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass hardcover by gene florence author. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence.
This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Florences glassware pattern identification guide, vol. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition. Depression glass is the most popular kind among todays collectors, and gene florence s pocket guide is one of the bestselling guides dealing exclusively with this glass. Gene florence, author of collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Barbara mauzys comprehensive handbook of depression glass, by barbara and jim mouzy. Find elegant glassware of the depression era by florence, gene at biblio.
Tonight i want to do something special for pink saturday. Elegant glassware of the depression era thirteenth edition. With the assistance of several nationallyknown dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, those items in demand. This book highlights all those treasures and more, with the best of the best of florences books all in one volume. Gene florence is currently considered a single author.
This is the best book out there for dealers of depression glass, but the authorspublisher once again forgot a usable index or table of contents. Tribute and thank you to gene florence pink saturday. No index of alternate names some patterns have 3 or 4 commonly used names. This popular guide has been completely revised with over 4,000 values updated and hundreds of listings added to reflect the everchanging market. Most often found in sapphire blue, royal ruby, and forest green. Treasures of very rare depression glass, identification.
Gene florence, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Get a depression glass guide i recommend ones by gene florence and barbara. Gene florence now presents the completely revised 14th edition, introducing newly discovered pieces to the 116 popular patterns and adding seven additional patterns. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. Depression glass elegant glassware of the depression era gene florence nice photos and information about the elegant glassmakers fostoria, heisey, imperial, duncan miller, tiffin, paden city, more. A guide to pattern identification schiffer book for collectors. Read more, spend less collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence a copy that has been read, but remains in. According to my gene florence depression glass book, the only pieces reproduced are the footed cocktail, iced tea, dinner plates, flat tumblers and coasters, all in clear. The book features the handmade and acidetched glassware that was sold in department and jewelry stores from the depression era through the 1950s, not the dimestore and giveaway items known as depression glass. How to identify and value depression glass hobbylark. A photographic reference with prices schiffer book fo 4. With hundreds of types and styles, a picture reference is your best resource. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices.
As always, gene and cathy florence have added many new discoveries, ten additional patterns, and rephotographed many items from. Consulting these guides is the best way to identify the glassware. More information about this seller contact this seller 22. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. For the nineteenth, and last time, we present collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by americas leading glassware authorities. Since the first edition of collectors encyclopedia of depression glass was released in 1972, it has been americas bestselling glass book. Collecting depression era glassware is still a very popular hobby so finding books on the subject is easy. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence 19911203 by gene florence. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure for public health and safety. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene.
New entries are added regularly as quality photographs become available and values are researched. Depression glass icon, gene florence, retiring after writing 118 books on antiques and collectibles, gene florence still remembers the best advice he never took as a fledgling author 38 years ago. If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining value, so having a few different authors books for comparison is a good idea. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence covers the most common patterns from adam to windsor. Kitchen glassware of the depression years kitchen glassware of the depression years. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene. The title of this book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Colored glassware of the depression era, book 2, by hazel marie weatherman paid link depression glass. Florence, cathy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence continue to 4 of 21 below. Glass candlesticks of the depression era 97815743264 by florence, gene. To make matters worse, some patterns are still alphabetized as no. Every edition has included new information and up to. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Through gene florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass this piece was visually identified as. Ive read that florence s ongoing series of books, updated every 23 years since the early 1970s, are best sellers in the collector hobby genre, and i can believe it. Iv florences glassware pattern identification guide. Elegant glassware of the depression era by florence, gene. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence. Gene florence s many pictorial guides to collectible antique glass are all wonderful and this beautiful fifteenth edition on depression glass is no exception. Collectors of depression glass have worked for years to produce comprehensive collector guides. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by cathy florence.
Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 843 ratings. Today it is gene and cathy florence s collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, which is the last in this bestselling series. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass book by gene. The reason im showing this book is to honor and thank gene florence. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by cathy. Cathy florence arranged by pattern name, with an index of company names. Gene florence has assembled an extensive collection of photos, prices and descriptions for all major depression glass patterns. An older book may not help you understand the current value of your items but can help you research your pattern. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition by. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. There are tons of books out there about depression glass. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass hardcover by gene florence author. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene and cathy florence. The one i use quite a bit is the fireking book, it is not depression glass book but you still find alot of 50s and 60s glass out there in your persuit of treasures. Gene florences many pictorial guides to collectible antique glass are all wonderful and this beautiful fifteenth edition on depression glass is no exception. Collectors have depended on gene florences books since 1972 for accurate information and values. A collectors guide, seventh edition, by doris yeske paid link florence s glassware pattern identification guide, by gene florence paid link florence s glassware pattern identification guide volume 2, by gene florence paid link. The first fiveyear period, 1925 to 1930 is considered the experimental age of depression glass. Such rarities make up very rare glassware of the depression years, by gene florence. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on depression glass. Gail cathy florence gene florence on the title page. This is a great place to identify depression pieces and patterns. The book is in near fine condition without jacket as published. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of. Collectors have depended on gene florence s books since 1972 for accurate information and values. Hello friends, today wer sharing the most sought after book i.
Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia. That advice came from a seasoned author of books on antiques. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Buy elegant glassware of the depression era by gene florence online at alibris. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene. How to identify depression glass styles our pastimes. Depression glass books there are many great reference books available for depression glass.
Pocket guide to depression glass and more, by gene and cathy. He told me, when you rewrite your books always raise the prices. Such rarities make up very rare glassware of the depression years, by gene florence, available for. The author, gene florence does refer to another of his books which is larger and more in depth if you need more info, but this is my first book on depression glass and i find it has what i need at this point. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The pictures are excellent and the size makes it perfect for throwing in a bag or backpack while browsing at flea markets or yard sales. Aug 11, 2009 after nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. May 08, 1988 depression glass has come into its own, with some rare pieces commanding fourfigure sums. Gene florence has a series of three glass pattern books that are my bible for indentifying glassware. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised eighteenth edition with 156 patterns and more than 400 beautiful color photographs. After writing 118 books on antiques and collectibles, gene florence still remembers the best advice he never took as a fledgling author 38 years ago. Popular books on the subject include the following.
With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically. Hari mohan prasad is the author of objective english for competitive examinations 3. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence, 4th ed 1977. Depression glass has come into its own, with some rare pieces commanding fourfigure sums. For more information on specific depression glass pieces and manufacturers of each pattern, click on the links provided below the photos where available. Many patterns were conservative, but there was a great amount of art deco influence due to the impact of the 1925 international exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts in paris. I use these books frequently when working with glassware so i know what i have or have seen. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass hardcover book.
Elegant glassware of the depression era by gene florence. Gene florence s most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Gene florences very rare glassware of the depression years books have been bestsellers for many years, helping collectors spot those rare and valuable pieces that may come around only once in a lifetime. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Gene florence s elegant glass book and one of his depression glass books show the big basic patterns. National depression glass association patterns important to. Apr 27, 2000 florences glassware pattern identification guide. The website first glass class recommends the books the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass and elegant glassware of the depression era, both by gene florence. Florence, cathy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Featuring gorgeous color photographs, complete information on each piece, and more than 4,000 updated values, here is an essential guide for all depression glassware lovers. This pictorial price guide includes many of the most popular colors, patterns, and pieces sought by depression era glass enthusiasts. Depression glass is as popular as ever and the glass from the 1930s through the 1960s seems even to be gaining ground. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence price guide book 9th ed.
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