Book Description
Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won?t want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know.This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what?s out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

When the first edition was published in 1970, this book quickly became the standard collector's reference guide. Now, as the number of marble collectors continues to grow, comes the long-awaited third edition, revised to include new historical facts, along with descriptions, photos and an expanded pricing section for hundreds of marbles in six different size categories.

This book educates readers about marbles, serves as a collector's resource, and is the only one to include tables of comparative rarity and a comparison of the subgroups of marbles for pricing. New information on reproductions and fakes will keep even inexperienced collectors from being swindled.