Over 1,000 paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, and production techniques and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists is presented, along with hints for collectors and an up-to-date price guide. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things.
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Over 1,000 paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, and production techniques and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists is presented, along with hints for collectors and an up-to-date price guide. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things.
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New with No dust jacket as issued. 0764304526. This specific hardback book is in new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. There is no dust jacket. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "Beautiful color photographs of over 1, 000 paperweights bring to life the authors' passion for collecting these art treasures made of glass and crystal, color and imagination. Paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, and production techniques and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists is presented, along with hints for collectors. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things."; Schiffer Book For Collectors Series; 11.1 X 8.5 X 0.8 inches; 176 pages.
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VG/No Jacket. No Jacket. Owner stamp on endpaper, small rubbed stop bottom of spine. 168 pages. Revised 2nd edition, with 1998 values. Beautiful color photographs highlight the variety of glass, ceramic & sulfide paperweights. Arranged by country, then artists. B/w & color photos, index of makers. ZSBH E0917.