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This reprint of twelve 1972-1983 Blenko Glass Company catalogs is the third in the trilogy covering Blenko's early and middle years. 1983 marks the beginning of the "late" period when the label was changed. Glass items from the early years of the 1940s through the 1960s have been the most popular with collectors of Blenko Glass, but interest in 1970s items is awakening. Some pieces from the 1970s are already commanding high prices in the secondary markets both on-line and "in person." The catalogs are reproduced in their entirety, and a guide to current values for the items is included. John Nickerson and Don Shepherd were staff designers responsible for all of the newly-introduced glass in these catalogs. This volume catalogs their creativity and and its roots in the work of their predecessors, Winslow Anderson, Wayne Husted, and Joel Myers. For the collector and the historian, this is important and interesting information.
This volume presents a comprehensive reprint of twelve Blenko Glass Company catalogs spanning the years 1972 to 1983. This collection, the third in a trilogy, delves into Blenko's early and middle periods, a time when interest in 1970s pieces is growing among collectors and historians. The catalogs are reproduced in their entirety, showcasing the creativity of staff designers John Nickerson and Don Shepherd, and their connection to predecessors like Winslow Anderson, Wayne Husted, and Joel Myers. A guide to current values for the featured glass items is also included, making this an essential resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
This book is presented as an important and interesting resource for collectors and historians of Blenko Glass. The inclusion of catalog reproductions and a guide to current values suggests it serves as a practical reference for those interested in the 1970s and early 1980s period of the company's output. The description highlights the growing collector interest in pieces from this era, positioning the book as timely and informative for its target audience.
Page Count:
160
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
Schiffer Pub.
ISBN-10:
0764313835
ISBN-13:
9780764313837
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