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.

Over 600 beautiful color photographs display molded sulphide figures found within glass marbles. Encased in clear or colored glass, these molded sulphides include animals, birds, humans, mythological creatures, religious figures, and more. A detailed text, bibliography, appendices, index, and tables with values are included.

Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.

THE BEST-SELLING PRICE GUIDE IN AMERICA! ALL NEW PRICES. SPECIAL COLOR REPORT ON THE NEXT HOT COLLECTIBLES. MORE THAN 50,000 APPRAISER-APPROVED PRICES, PLUS TIPS ON BUYING, SELLING, AND PRESERVING YOUR TREASURES.