The Collectorʼs Encyclopedia of American Art Glass: Identification & Values

The Collectorʼs Encyclopedia of American Art Glass: Identification & Values
ISBN-10
1574324829
ISBN-13
9781574324822
Category
Art glass
Language
English
Published
2006
Author
John A. Shuman

Description

A guide to identifying a valuing American art glass that includes more than 150 images, alphabetized descriptive glass entries, values, and advice for collectors.

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