Project Gutenberg 2016-08-06 Public domain in the USA. 281 Lewis, J. Sydney Old Glass and How to Collect it Introductory -- Early English glass -- Eighteenth-century glass -- Memorial glasses -- Bristol and Nailsea glass -- Irish glass -- Curious and freak glasses -- Frauds and imitations -- Some hints to collectors -- Catalogue of prices of principal pieces of glass. Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Old Glass and How to Collect It" by J. Sydney Lewis is a comprehensive guide on the history, identification, and appreciation of antique glassware, likely written in the early 20th century. This informative work seeks to educate collectors and enthusiasts about various types of old glass, from early English and Irish specimens to more elaborate 18th-century pieces. It serves not only as a collector’s guide but also as a historical account of glass-making traditions and techniques throughout time. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the origins and development of glass-making, tracing its history from ancient times through various cultures, particularly focusing on English glass. It begins with an intriguing anecdote about the discovery of glass and discusses its early uses, particularly in Egypt and Rome. The author provides insight into the craftsmanship behind glass-making, detailing the materials, techniques, and innovations that have shaped the industry over the centuries. This introduction establishes a rich historical context, preparing readers for the in-depth discussions on specific types of glass and collecting tips that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Glassware -- Collectors and collecting Glassware -- Great Britain Glassware -- Prices NK Text Category: History - Other Category: How To ... 374172 2025-09-21T06:35:09.373041 text/html 339013 2024-10-23T00:57:14 text/html 11242078 2025-09-21T06:35:22.099530 application/epub+zip 11218771 2025-09-21T06:35:12.141991 application/epub+zip 193869 2025-09-21T06:35:10.248060 application/epub+zip 11698319 2025-09-21T06:35:28.879459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11635655 2025-09-21T06:35:18.554667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266837 2022-09-24T00:36:08.462967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282830 2025-09-21T06:35:08.010055 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 262864 2024-10-23T00:57:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16569 2025-09-21T06:35:29.096507 application/rdf+xml 18312 2025-09-21T06:35:10.344057 image/jpeg 3222 2025-09-21T06:35:10.298014 image/jpeg 11118506 2025-09-21T06:35:09.718069 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog