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Big Book of Marbles : A Comprehensive Identification and Value Guide for Both Antique and Machine-Made by Everett Grist (2000, Hardcover)
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Many new color photographs showcasing thousands of machine made and contemporary marbles have been added to make this book an even bigger Big Book of Marbles. This second edition brings added discussions on marbles at auctions, art glass and new comics, and lists marble clubs. Grist has also drawn from one of his other books, Machine-Made & Contemporary Marbles, for this new edition. Now with almost 400 large, detailed, full color photographs. 2004 values.Product Identifiers
PublisherCollector Books
ISBN-101574321560
ISBN-139781574321562
eBay Product ID (ePID)1675333
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicToys, General, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorEverett Grist
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11.3in.
Item Height0.7in.
Item Width8.7in.
Item Weight34.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleBig Book of Marbles : A Comprehensive Identification and Value Guide for Both Antique and Machine-Made
Lccn00-266102
Dewey Decimal796.2
Lc Classification NumberNk6215.G753 2000
Edition Number2
Publication Year2000
ReviewsThis book is a comprehensive identification and value guide for both antique and machine-made marbles. Manufacturers are discussed, and thousands of marbles are shown - transparent swirls, onionskins, agates, sulphide, china, clambroth, and many other types. Marble related items, which are also collectibles, are also shown.
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition21
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages189 Pages
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- 19 Feb, 2017
BIG BOOK OF MARBLES
excellent book about collecting antique handmade and machine made marbles. not the first book of Everett Grist that I have, he sold me his book for his cost in 1993. Gave me sound advice over many years. well written. Pictures of marbles: excellent. johnkelly205.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Apr, 2016
good buy
I took out 1st ed. from library and saw alot of marbles that helped me identify some of mine so I ordered this 2nd volume...it seemed like the second volume had more pictures of sets and antique marbles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Aug, 2018
good information
this a good information book but weak on values. good history of marble manufacturing, does need more detail in identificationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
