Old Glass European and American

Old Glass European and American by N Hudson Moore. Published by Tudor Publishing Co, New York, NY, 1935. 1st Edition 7th Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Discarded Library Book. Binding edges worn, spine & corners frayed. Content in vg condition. DJ synopsis pasted inside back. 394 Pgs. This book deals with the development of glass making in Europe and America. As a source book, it will prove valuable to collectors who have been looking for an adequate treatment of this subject. Beginning with the early Roman glassmakers the author relates the progress of glass making as a fine art. The color, composition and workmanship of glass products a manufactured in different countries is minutely described. The markings and methods of distinguishing genuine old glass are not only carefully explained but the book is distinguished by the unusual number of illustrations gathered together by the author from museums, private collectors and other sources. With 265 notable illustrations from photographs. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 4638.