Early American Pattern Glass

Guide Publishing Co., Westfield, New York, Published 1958. Paper covers, plastic comb bound, 241 pp.; 23 cm; illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout. In Good condition. Pictorial paper covers with moderate soiling, spotting, and toning to both front and back. Plastic comb binding tight and intact. Moderate foxing to the insides of the covers and to the edges of the text block; previous owner's name in pen at the top of the half-title page; occasional light foxing and soiling to interior pages. Otherwise unmarked.A foundational reference for early American pattern glass collectors, compiling identification and valuation notes for about 1,500 patterns alongside black-and-white photographs, reproduction notes, and cross-references to the plate numbers used in the earlier standard texts of Kamm, Ruth Webb Lee, Millard, and the McKearins. Arranged by pattern with discursive commentary, suggested values, and notes on rarity and patterns most easily confused. The preface is dated March, 1958. This copy is issued under the original Guide Publishing Co. imprint, with "Printed by Spencer-Walker Press, Columbus, Ohio" appearing on the title-page verso; later printings of the book were issued under the Spencer-Walker Press imprint directly. Includes index. Title: Early American Pattern Glass Author Name: Alice Hulett Metz Location Published: Westfield, New York, Guide Publishing Co.: 1958 Binding: Spiral Bound Book Condition: Good Size: 23 cm Type: Spiral Bound Categories: Antiques & Collectibles, Art & Architecture Seller ID: 20260518026 Keywords: 19th century glassware, antique american glass, early american pattern glass, glass collecting reference, pattern glass identification