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100 1 _aLewis, J. Sydney
245 1 0 _aOld Glass and How to Collect it
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-06
505 0 _aIntroductory -- Early English glass -- Eighteenth-century glass -- Memorial glasses -- Bristol and Nailsea glass -- Irish glass -- Curious and freak glasses -- Frauds and imitations -- Some hints to collectors -- Catalogue of prices of principal pieces of glass.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Old Glass and How to Collect It" by J. Sydney Lewis is a comprehensive guide on the history, identification, and appreciation of antique glassware, likely written in the early 20th century. This informative work seeks to educate collectors and enthusiasts about various types of old glass, from early English and Irish specimens to more elaborate 18th-century pieces. It serves not only as a collector’s guide but also as a historical account of glass-making traditions and techniques throughout time. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the origins and development of glass-making, tracing its history from ancient times through various cultures, particularly focusing on English glass. It begins with an intriguing anecdote about the discovery of glass and discusses its early uses, particularly in Egypt and Rome. The author provides insight into the craftsmanship behind glass-making, detailing the materials, techniques, and innovations that have shaped the industry over the centuries. This introduction establishes a rich historical context, preparing readers for the in-depth discussions on specific types of glass and collecting tips that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGlassware -- Collectors and collecting
653 _aGlassware -- Great Britain
653 _aGlassware -- Prices
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52738
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