Victorian Glass: Specialties of the 19th Century
by Lee, Ruth Webb
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
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Wellesley Hills, MA: Lee Publications, 1944. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8.8x5.9x1.5in. 13th edition; light foxing to top edge of text block, dust jacket lightly rubbed at extremities. Dust jacket in clear protector.
In this 640 page volume are described and pictured between two and three hundred patterns in glass, not hitherto treated. Many were taken from old trade catalogues, thus enabling the author to state accurately when and where the glass was produced. Large and comprehensive chapters are devoted to specialties, such as nearly 500 glass hats and 500 glass slippers, as well as rarities in pattern glass, Satin glass, Victorian vases, matchholders, animal dishes, Victorian novelties and many other items. With 265 pages of illustrations.
608pp 2.52lb 8.8x5.9x1.5in
In this 640 page volume are described and pictured between two and three hundred patterns in glass, not hitherto treated. Many were taken from old trade catalogues, thus enabling the author to state accurately when and where the glass was produced. Large and comprehensive chapters are devoted to specialties, such as nearly 500 glass hats and 500 glass slippers, as well as rarities in pattern glass, Satin glass, Victorian vases, matchholders, animal dishes, Victorian novelties and many other items. With 265 pages of illustrations.
608pp 2.52lb 8.8x5.9x1.5in
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- Bookseller
- Newbury Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15561
- Title
- Victorian Glass: Specialties of the 19th Century
- Author
- Lee, Ruth Webb
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Lee Publications
- Place of Publication
- Wellesley Hills, MA
- Date Published
- 1944
- Pages
- 608
- Size
- 8.8x5.9x1.5in
- Weight
- 2.52 lbs
- Keywords
- American Victorian Glass
- Bookseller catalogs
- Glass;
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