Florence's Glassware Pattern Identification Guide, Vol. 3;

This book includes nearly 500 patterns not featured in the previous two volumes. A carefully planned close-up color photograph of a representative piece from every pattern shows great detail to make identification easy. With every photo, pattern names, the company which made the glass, dates of production, all of the colors, and quantity of pieces available, are provided. Essential when shoppingat flea markets or online to aid in quickly identifying a piece and determining if it's something special. AUTHORBIO: A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on Depression Glass; Occupied Japan Collectibles; Kitchen Glassware; Very Rare Glassware; 40s, 50s, & 60s Glassware;Elegant Glassware; Stemware; Glassware Pattern Identification; Anchor Hocking's Fire-King; Glass Candlesticks; and Salt & Pepper Shakers. REVIEW: This book is the third in Florence's set, with no repeats from the other two volumes. It saves collectors untold hours of research trying to identify things in their inventory. Hundreds of glass patterns are shown in detail for easy reference.