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This new book presents an important part of Anchor Hocking’s glass production: the dark Forest Green styles made from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. The history and variety of Forest Green glassware are carefully documented, covering 17 established patterns, boxed sets, and many accessory pieces, including relish sets, ashtrays, lamps, vases, pitchers, and tumblers.
These pieces of Anchor Hocking forest green glassware and vintage Anchor Hocking green glassware are beautifully presented in over 300 color photographs. With extensive historical documentation, this volume serves as a comprehensive reference guide to Forest Green Anchor glass for collectors, dealers, and glassware enthusiasts.[AuthorName]By Philip L. Hopper[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Philip Hopper, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has been collecting American glass objects for over 25 years. This is his fourth book with Schiffer, following Royal Ruby, More Royal Ruby, and Anchor Hocking Commemorative Bottles and Other Collectibles.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]304 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]304 color photos[/ColorPattern]
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This new book presents an important part of Anchor Hocking’s glass production: the dark Forest Green styles made from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. The history and variety of Forest Green glassware are carefully documented, covering 17 established patterns, boxed sets, and many accessory pieces, including relish sets, ashtrays, lamps, vases, pitchers, and tumblers.
These pieces of Anchor Hocking forest green glassware and vintage Anchor Hocking green glassware are beautifully presented in over 300 color photographs. With extensive historical documentation, this volume serves as a comprehensive reference guide to Forest Green Anchor glass for collectors, dealers, and glassware enthusiasts.[AuthorName]By Philip L. Hopper[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Philip Hopper, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has been collecting American glass objects for over 25 years. This is his fourth book with Schiffer, following Royal Ruby, More Royal Ruby, and Anchor Hocking Commemorative Bottles and Other Collectibles.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]304 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]304 color photos[/ColorPattern]
