Elegant Glassware Of The Depression Era: Identification and Value Guide

by Florence Gene, Gene 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.

Early American Pattern Glass: Collector's Identification & Price Guide

by Darryl Reilly, Bill Jenks

Images of each pattern, including Wedding Ring, Valentine, Royal Oak, Queen Anne, Galloway, and Bleeding Heart, facilitate easy identification.

Collectible Glassware From The 40s, 50s, 60s

by Gene Florence, Cathy Florence

More than 40 new patterns are included and pricing and many pictures have been updated.

One Thousand Fruit Jars (1752)

by Bill Schroeder

Great little book for identifying all those jars you buy at auctions for a buck a box. Alphabetized, clear images exactly as they appear on the jars, even comparative values for many choices per brand by color.
It's not a coffee table book, it's a throw it in your bag and take to the sale book. Perfect!