The Corning Museum in New York houses one of the world's premier collections of glass, this book is a visual record of its recent acquisitions. Included in the book are a rare 3rd century portrait medallion and glass figurines from the early-17th century.
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The Corning Museum in New York houses one of the world's premier collections of glass, this book is a visual record of its recent acquisitions. Included in the book are a rare 3rd century portrait medallion and glass figurines from the early-17th century.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1150grams, ISBN: 9780810967106.
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Used-Very Good. The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, houses the world's premier glass collection, a dazzling array of more than 35, 000 objects representing 3, 500 years of glass craftsmanship and design. This lavish volume, a visual record of the most significant acquisitions made by the museum in the 1990s, presents a panorama of beautiful glass-making from all over the world. A rare third-century portrait medallion, glass figurines made in the early 17th century, a selection of the most celebrated English cameo glass of the 19th century, and fabulous works by leading contemporary glass artists are among the prized objects on display. Written by David Whitehouse, an expert in the field, and showcasing works suited to every taste, this is a book for collectors, dealers, students, scholars, and anyone who has ever admired hand-blown glass, fine lead crystal, and etched, enameled, gilded, or stained glass works. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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Used Good. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Fair. This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Oversized.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. Folio-over 12-15" tall. Large hardcover bound in red cloth and publisher's non price-clipped dust-jacket. 128 pages. With an extensive list of donors to the glass collection (1990-1999) and an index of artists, designers and factories. Illustrated with more than 200 full color photographs First edition, first printing with no additional printings listed. A visual feast of selected pieces from the museum's extensive collection, divided into five major sections: Ancient and Islamic Glass; European Glass, American Glass; Art Nouveau to the Present and The Rakow Commissions. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy, like new. Dust-jacket like new, very minor age soiling to rear panel. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket.