9780804870108 - Sandwich Glass Handbook von Webb Lee, Ruth (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Cardstock Wraps. Zustand: Very Good. First Tuttle Edition. Light tan wraps titles on spine and front; 5 by 8 inches; Fully illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. First published in 1947 and has become the definitive handbook. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with sun-fading on the spine and mildly on the wraps. . A handy pocket volume containing all of the photographs and line drawings used in sandwich glass. Contains a comprehensive check list and authoritative guide for collectors. Background Information: Sandwich glass, a distinctive type of glass crafted by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, during the years 1825 to 1888. This glassworks, founded by Deming Jarves, was renowned for producing a wide array of glassware, ranging from blown and molded to cut and engraved pieces. Notably, Sandwich gained widespread recognition for pioneering early pressed glass, a technique involving glass being pressed into molds. Jarves is credited with pioneering this innovative method, developing the first American machinery for it around 1827.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0804870101.