Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943

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Summary: A "must have" for all Fostoria collectors & dealers!!!
Review: A beautiful book with full color and black and white photos of the years Fostoria provided the largest array of products. Virtually every page contains very clear copies of the original Fostoria catalog pages, along with values. A complete history of the Fostoria Company is provided. Fostoria Tableware from this period is easily identified. The book is very well organized and easy to use. A delight for anyone collecting Fostoria.

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Summary: Interesting, Informative and Beautiful
Review: Lots of color pictures, catalog illustrations, and other reproduction of old Fostoria documents and ads make this the most detailed and comprehensive book I've found on Fostoria glassware from this period. It really increased my understanding of the importance of glass making in American history, and my appreciation for the talent and hardwork that went into making each piece of glassware an object of lasting beauty. The large number of pictures really helped identify pieces in my collection, and I use this book regularly when buying and selling Fostoria glass.

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Summary: Lovely and Complete Reference on Fostoria
Review: This book has become an essential tool in my glassware business. It is very comprehensive in its listings of the various Fortoria patterns and the pictures are extremely clear and helpful. The catalog inserts are especially interesting and useful. The research and love that went into the production of this book is evident in its helpful format. Browsing through this book is a joy!

Rating:
Summary: Lovely and Complete Reference on Fostoria
Review: This book has become an essential tool in my glassware business. It is very comprehensive in its listings of the various Fortoria patterns and the pictures are extremely clear and helpful. The catalog inserts are especially interesting and useful. The research and love that went into the production of this book is evident in its helpful format. Browsing through this book is a joy!

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Summary: Dates can be misleading
Review: This is an exceptionally detailed book, but the dates can be misleading. Some patterns produced during the 1924-1943 time period are not included in this volume. My pattern (Colony)is in the 1944-1986 volume (as well as Raleigh, Coronet and part of others) due to limited space in the first volume. If you are looking for one specific pattern, do some research to be sure you are buying the correct book.

Rating:
Summary: Dates can be misleading
Review: This is an exceptionally detailed book, but the dates can be misleading. Some patterns produced during the 1924-1943 time period are not included in this volume. My pattern (Colony)is in the 1944-1986 volume (as well as Raleigh, Coronet and part of others) due to limited space in the first volume. If you are looking for one specific pattern, do some research to be sure you are buying the correct book.