Anchor Hocking's Fire-King & More: Identification & Value Guide, Including Early American Prescut And Wexford

by Gene Florence, Cathy Florence

The forward describes "Elegant" glassware as handmade and acid etched glassware that was sold by department and jewelry stores during the Depression era through the 1950's, differentiating it from the dime store and giveaway glass that has become known as Depression glass. The word "Elegant" has become "official" nomenclature among today's dealers for designating handmade glass.
It is well organized with the glass patterns in alphabetical order and the prices in columns by color of glass. Most of the pictures are color and have good enough definition to identify what you are looking at. There are a contents by pattern and a contents by company.

Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collector's Guide

by Darryl Reilly, Bill Jenks

The Complete Guide to Corning Ware & Visions Cookware

by Kyle Coroneos

Corning Ware and Visions were the most versatile forms of dishes and cookware ever made. Created from the durable Pyroceram material originally used on the nosecones of rockets, they are the only dishes that can be used in the oven, in the freezer, on the range top, or in the microwave. Now that the Pyroceram material is no longer being produced, a huge secondary market has erupted for these beautiful and durable dishes. This book chronicles the 40+ years of Corning Ware and the 15 years of Visions. Compiled directly from information in the Corning Glass Works archives, this complete and unabridged guide covers the 60+ patterns, hundreds of shapes, and thousands of specific dishes of Corning Ware and Visions made since 1956. The book includes hundreds of detailed pictures, as well as specific information about each piece, including production dates, rarity, current value, and other interesting information. This guide includes the history of Corning Ware, Visions, and the Corning Glass Works, as well as facts about how Corning Ware and Visions were invented, manufactured, and sold to the public.

Warman's Carnival Glass: Identification & Price Guide

by Ellen T. Schroy

In Warman's Carnival Glass, collectors will find listings for all the classic carnival glass patterns, with nearly 1,000 full-color, detailed photos of the exquisite pieces for easy identification; also gives collectors an eyeful of what's on the market. Each listing includes a complete description, photo and illustration. Also contains a current price for each known color and shape for each pattern.