Tarentum, Pennsylvania: Robert I. Lucas, 1981. Classic limited edition text presents a detailed history of Tarentum Borough glass industry which originated in 1874 with Lippincott & Company, subsequent firms include the C.L. Flaccus Glass Co., New York City Plate Glass Co. (now known as Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries), Challinor, Taylor & Company; Richards & Hartley Glass Company, Atlantic Glass Co., and others. Text identifies many pattern glass designs produced at Tarentum, and the histories of the various glass companies which produced them. Includes a separate insert of 1981 price list for different types of Tarentum Pattern Glass. 422 pgs. Illustrated. Limited printing collector's edition- publisher stamped #147 on lower front endpaper. Gilt spine and front cover. Minor light scuff on front cover. Minimal shelfwear.. Collector's Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. Illus. by Herold, Alan. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: AT-25
Title: Tarentum Pattern Glass
Author: Lucas, Robert Irwin
Illustrator: Herold, Alan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: Collector's Edition
Publisher: Robert I. Lucas
Place of Publication: Tarentum, Pennsylvania
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: Antiques, Glassware, Art, Milk Glass, Marble Glass, Crystal, Thumbprint, Crafts, Engravings, Etching, Ceramics, Industry, Manufacturing, Americana, History
Bookseller catalogs: Antiques/Collectibles;
Size: 8vo

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