MARBLE BOOKS

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MARBLES: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE (5th edition)

Author: Robert Block
Pages: 176
Year: 2012
Binding: Softcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764339943
Item number: PG5

 

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Contents

More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types in this informative, highly popular, revised guide. Most of these photos, over 400, are new to this edition and the text is entirely rewritten. Covered in this reliable guide that has stood the test of time are handmade and machine-made marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate, and more...every major category of marble is presented. Included among the handmade marbles are old marbles of glass, earthenware, minerals, and steel; machine-made marbles are identified by their manufacturers; and contemporary handmade glass marbles by artisans recapturing the old styles and creating exciting new styles all their own. Today s marble pricing is explained in detail. The author describes the four factors to look for when determining the value of a marble, and presents an accurate guide to the modern market. This book is a reliable source book for anyone with an interest in marbles.

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MARBLES: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE (5th edition)

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Author: Robert Block
Pages: 176
Year: 2012
Binding: Softcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764339943
Item number: PG5

 

Publisher's Weekly Oddball Book of the Week - May 25, 2012!

 

Contents

More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types in this informative, highly popular, revised guide. Most of these photos, over 400, are new to this edition and the text is entirely rewritten. Covered in this reliable guide that has stood the test of time are handmade and machine-made marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate, and more...every major category of marble is presented. Included among the handmade marbles are old marbles of glass, earthenware, minerals, and steel; machine-made marbles are identified by their manufacturers; and contemporary handmade glass marbles by artisans recapturing the old styles and creating exciting new styles all their own. Today s marble pricing is explained in detail. The author describes the four factors to look for when determining the value of a marble, and presents an accurate guide to the modern market. This book is a reliable source book for anyone with an interest in marbles.


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MARBLE COLLECTORS HANDBOOK

Author: Robert Block
Pages: 208
Year: 2007
Binding: Softcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764323317
Item number: MCH

 

Contents

Over 580 beautiful color photos display a stunning array of contemporary handmade and design marbles by a variety of talented artists, along with handmade, and machine-made examples. Swirl, Clambroth, Banded Opaque, Indian, Lutz, End of Day, and Single-gather handmade marble designs are featured, along with machine-made examples by M.F. Christensen & Son, Christensen Agate, Akro Agate, Peltier, Master Marble, Marble King, Ravenswood, and Vitro Agate.  Also included are original marble packaging, games, and tournament pins. The useful text provides essential information on marble valuation, definitions of marble conditions from mint to collectible, tables with pricing for a wide variety of marbles by size, form, and condition, and current values in the captions. This book is essential for every marble fan!

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MARBLE COLLECTORS HANDBOOK

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Author: Robert Block
Pages: 208
Year: 2007
Binding: Softcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764323317
Item number: MCH

 

Contents

Over 580 beautiful color photos display a stunning array of contemporary handmade and design marbles by a variety of talented artists, along with handmade, and machine-made examples. Swirl, Clambroth, Banded Opaque, Indian, Lutz, End of Day, and Single-gather handmade marble designs are featured, along with machine-made examples by M.F. Christensen & Son, Christensen Agate, Akro Agate, Peltier, Master Marble, Marble King, Ravenswood, and Vitro Agate.  Also included are original marble packaging, games, and tournament pins. The useful text provides essential information on marble valuation, definitions of marble conditions from mint to collectible, tables with pricing for a wide variety of marbles by size, form, and condition, and current values in the captions. This book is essential for every marble fan!


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COLLECTING EARLY MACHINE MADE MARBLES

Author: Robert Block
Pages: 158
Year: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764318276
Item number: EMM

 

Contents

With this book, readers will discover machine made marbles from the early 1900s to the 1930s that revolutionized the glass marble industry. Over 700 beautiful color photos display marbles produced by both Ohio-based companies, M. F. Christensen & Son Company and Christensen Agate Company. Among the examples displayed are bricks, cobras, guineas, opaques, slags, single pontil slags, swirls, and hand-gathered swirls. Additionally, early slag marbles known as "transitionals" are featured. The text includes histories of these two important glass marble companies, descriptions of their various marble types, and their methods of manufacture. Values for the marbles displayed are found in the captions. This book will be treasured by all those who collect and enjoy marbles.

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COLLECTING EARLY MACHINE MADE MARBLES

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Author: Robert Block
Pages: 158
Year: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764318276
Item number: EMM

 

Contents

With this book, readers will discover machine made marbles from the early 1900s to the 1930s that revolutionized the glass marble industry. Over 700 beautiful color photos display marbles produced by both Ohio-based companies, M. F. Christensen & Son Company and Christensen Agate Company. Among the examples displayed are bricks, cobras, guineas, opaques, slags, single pontil slags, swirls, and hand-gathered swirls. Additionally, early slag marbles known as "transitionals" are featured. The text includes histories of these two important glass marble companies, descriptions of their various marble types, and their methods of manufacture. Values for the marbles displayed are found in the captions. This book will be treasured by all those who collect and enjoy marbles.


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MARBLE MANIA (2nd edition)

Author: Stanley Block, editor
Pages: 256
Year: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764335501
Item number: MM2

 

Contents

This expanded 2nd edition is the definitive guide to marble collecting, with over 1,400 color photographs identifying marbles. It features the main areas of interest on makers and manufacturers of marbles made of stone, minerals, and early hand- and machine-made glass. It covers many games, toys, and other uses for marbles; and includes a useful glossary, listing of clubs, societies, marble shows, and museums. All the winners of the U.S. National Marble Tournaments are listed. The value of each of the marbles is suggested for general reference.

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MARBLE MANIA (2nd edition)

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Author: Stanley Block, editor
Pages: 256
Year: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764335501
Item number: MM2

 

Contents

This expanded 2nd edition is the definitive guide to marble collecting, with over 1,400 color photographs identifying marbles. It features the main areas of interest on makers and manufacturers of marbles made of stone, minerals, and early hand- and machine-made glass. It covers many games, toys, and other uses for marbles; and includes a useful glossary, listing of clubs, societies, marble shows, and museums. All the winners of the U.S. National Marble Tournaments are listed. The value of each of the marbles is suggested for general reference.


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SULPHIDE MARBLES

Author: Stanley Block and Edwin Payne
Pages: 176
Year: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764313400
Item number: SUL

 

Contents

Over 600 beautiful color photographs explore the fascinating art of encasing molded sulphide figures in glass marbles. Encased in clear or colored glass, molded sulphides come in many clever forms, including animals, birds, humans, mythological creatures, religious figures, mermaids, celebrities, and angels. Included with the fascinating images is a detailed text recounting the history and manufacturing techniques of sulphide marbles. Bibliography, appendices (featuring useful information about seeking marbles on the Internet, seeking marble shows and clubs), index, and tables with values by size and condition are included. This book is a must for all glass, marble, and toy fanciers, collectors, and dealers.

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SULPHIDE MARBLES

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Author: Stanley Block and Edwin Payne
Pages: 176
Year: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764313400
Item number: SUL

 

Contents

Over 600 beautiful color photographs explore the fascinating art of encasing molded sulphide figures in glass marbles. Encased in clear or colored glass, molded sulphides come in many clever forms, including animals, birds, humans, mythological creatures, religious figures, mermaids, celebrities, and angels. Included with the fascinating images is a detailed text recounting the history and manufacturing techniques of sulphide marbles. Bibliography, appendices (featuring useful information about seeking marbles on the Internet, seeking marble shows and clubs), index, and tables with values by size and condition are included. This book is a must for all glass, marble, and toy fanciers, collectors, and dealers.


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ANTIQUE GLASS SWIRL MARBLES

Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 176
Year: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764314599
Item number: SWL

 

Contents

Swirl marbles comprise one of the largest categories of antique handmade glass marbles and come in many distinct and eye-catching types, ranging from banded and clambroth swirls to latticinio core and ribbon core swirls. With over 850 vibrant color photographs, this book displays swirl marbles in their many engaging types.  The text explains swirl marble types, provides tables of current market prices, and directs collectors to marble clubs and meets across the country. This attractive and interesting book is a must for all who collect glass and are fascinated with marbles.

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ANTIQUE GLASS SWIRL MARBLES

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Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 176
Year: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764314599
Item number: SWL

 

Contents

Swirl marbles comprise one of the largest categories of antique handmade glass marbles and come in many distinct and eye-catching types, ranging from banded and clambroth swirls to latticinio core and ribbon core swirls. With over 850 vibrant color photographs, this book displays swirl marbles in their many engaging types.  The text explains swirl marble types, provides tables of current market prices, and directs collectors to marble clubs and meets across the country. This attractive and interesting book is a must for all who collect glass and are fascinated with marbles.


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ANTIQUE GLASS END-OF-DAY MARBLES

Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 190
Year: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764316302
Item number: EOD
 
Contents

Nearly 900 beautiful color photographs display End of Day antique glass marbles produced, by glass artists after hours to prove their skill, during handmade marble's "Golden Age," from the mid-1880s through c. 1918. End of Day Cloud, English style, Joseph's Coat, and Onionskin marbles are presented in abundance. Among them are Paneled, Ribbon, Lobed, Shrunken Core, Mist, Submarine, and End of Cane examples, some featuring aventurine, lutz, or mica. As a bonus, examples of antique glass handmade marble Clearies, Lightning Strikes, Micas, Mosaics and Millefioris, Opaques and Semi Opaques, Paperweights, Patches, and Slags are also displayed. Rounding out this valuable resource are a glossary, bibliography, index, and tables providing current market values.

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ANTIQUE GLASS END-OF-DAY MARBLES

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Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 190
Year: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764316302
Item number: EOD
 
Contents

Nearly 900 beautiful color photographs display End of Day antique glass marbles produced, by glass artists after hours to prove their skill, during handmade marble's "Golden Age," from the mid-1880s through c. 1918. End of Day Cloud, English style, Joseph's Coat, and Onionskin marbles are presented in abundance. Among them are Paneled, Ribbon, Lobed, Shrunken Core, Mist, Submarine, and End of Cane examples, some featuring aventurine, lutz, or mica. As a bonus, examples of antique glass handmade marble Clearies, Lightning Strikes, Micas, Mosaics and Millefioris, Opaques and Semi Opaques, Paperweights, Patches, and Slags are also displayed. Rounding out this valuable resource are a glossary, bibliography, index, and tables providing current market values.


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MARBLES BEYOND GLASS

Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 160
Year: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764323638
Item number: MBG
 
Contents

Marbles made in many materials other than glass. Minerals, stone, clay, crockery, pottery, china, porcelain, cloisonne, gutta-percha, scrimshaw, wood, metal, and more appear here in over 930 color photos of !  Featured are some of the most highly prized marbles of years-gone-by, including hand cut, milled, and polished banded agates, and hand-painted chinas.  The text also provides valuable information on marble types, clubs, and meets, and includes online sites, values tables, an extensive glossary, bibliography, and appendices. You don't have to be passionate about marbles to enjoy the varieties.

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MARBLES BEYOND GLASS

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Author: Stanley Block
Pages: 160
Year: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764323638
Item number: MBG
 
Contents

Marbles made in many materials other than glass. Minerals, stone, clay, crockery, pottery, china, porcelain, cloisonne, gutta-percha, scrimshaw, wood, metal, and more appear here in over 930 color photos of !  Featured are some of the most highly prized marbles of years-gone-by, including hand cut, milled, and polished banded agates, and hand-painted chinas.  The text also provides valuable information on marble types, clubs, and meets, and includes online sites, values tables, an extensive glossary, bibliography, and appendices. You don't have to be passionate about marbles to enjoy the varieties.


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CONTEMPORARY MARBLES & RELATED ART GLASS

Author: Mark Block
Pages: 256
Year: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764311666
Item number: CM1
 
Contents

Exquisite marbles produced by more than 130 artists and craftsmen are represented in over 600 stunning color photographs. The thorough text includes an extensive and detailed look at the pioneers, current artists, and craftsmen of the contemporary handmade marble movement. The history and development of handmade marbles is reviewed in words and illustrations, beginning with the earliest use of decorative glass and moving forward to the influence studio glass founders brought to bear on the pioneers and current craftsmen of contemporary handmade marbles. Also included are tips for the purchase and care of fine marbles, an in-depth glossary, and a valuation guide. This book will be a joy for everyone fascinated with glass. Novice and experienced art glass and marble collectors alike will appreciate this beautiful book.

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CONTEMPORARY MARBLES & RELATED ART GLASS

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Author: Mark Block
Pages: 256
Year: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764311666
Item number: CM1
 
Contents

Exquisite marbles produced by more than 130 artists and craftsmen are represented in over 600 stunning color photographs. The thorough text includes an extensive and detailed look at the pioneers, current artists, and craftsmen of the contemporary handmade marble movement. The history and development of handmade marbles is reviewed in words and illustrations, beginning with the earliest use of decorative glass and moving forward to the influence studio glass founders brought to bear on the pioneers and current craftsmen of contemporary handmade marbles. Also included are tips for the purchase and care of fine marbles, an in-depth glossary, and a valuation guide. This book will be a joy for everyone fascinated with glass. Novice and experienced art glass and marble collectors alike will appreciate this beautiful book.


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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN MARBLES, SPHERES & ORBS

Author: Mark Block
Pages: 256
Year: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764322945
Item number: CM2
 
Contents

This beautiful and thought-provoking reference explores the close relationships among contemporary studio art glass marbles, spheres, and orbs and their predecessors, the marbles of childhood, as well as areas of significant divergence. Over 900 gorgeous color photos display the vast range available today, including handmade and machine-made marbles, edition types, regular stock, open edition production stock, prototypes, limited editions, experimental works, and studio glass. Many rare and historical examples are shown. The thorough and engaging text provides a history of the studio glass movement, manufacturing processes, artists' marks, essential information on building and caring for a collection, and methods of valuing items in a collection. Also included are a glossary, a bibliography, an index, and values in the captions. All glass fanciers will learn about this new generation of modern styles.

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN MARBLES, SPHERES & ORBS

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Author: Mark Block
Pages: 256
Year: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Publishers: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN No.:  978-0764322945
Item number: CM2
 
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This beautiful and thought-provoking reference explores the close relationships among contemporary studio art glass marbles, spheres, and orbs and their predecessors, the marbles of childhood, as well as areas of significant divergence. Over 900 gorgeous color photos display the vast range available today, including handmade and machine-made marbles, edition types, regular stock, open edition production stock, prototypes, limited editions, experimental works, and studio glass. Many rare and historical examples are shown. The thorough and engaging text provides a history of the studio glass movement, manufacturing processes, artists' marks, essential information on building and caring for a collection, and methods of valuing items in a collection. Also included are a glossary, a bibliography, an index, and values in the captions. All glass fanciers will learn about this new generation of modern styles.


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