P. "Marbles: Identification & Price Guide, 4th Edition" By Bob Block. Soft cover with outstanding pictures of marbles and prices. Over 170 pages. Many new color photos. Prices revised. One of the best books published. A must for all collectors.... Price....$20.00 + $6.00 shipping.*
NEW RELEASE - NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING
Q. "Antique glass swirl marbles" by Stanley
A. Block. Second part of this antique marbles series. 160 pages,
Hardcover, over 500 pictures. Features sections on a wide variety of swirls
including Latticino, Ribbon, Divided, Solid, Banded, Lutz, Clambroth, Peppermint
and Indian Swirls. $39.00 shipping included.*
R. "Antique Glass End of Day Marbles” by Stanley A. Block. Third & final part of this antique marbles series. 192 pages, Hardcover, over 500 pictures. Features sections on a wide variety of marbles including Onionskin, Cloud, English Style, Joseph's Coat and Micas. Also featured on Pages 151 - 159 is a section on Mosaic & Millefiore marbles from my private collection. $39.00 shipping included.*
S. "Josh Simpson: Glass Artist" By Andrew Chaikin. This hardcover, tabletop book contains over 150 color photos, 128 pages on the work & career of this artist. It documents the making of a Megaworld, the artist's 30 year career in glass, his family and lifelong fascination with space exploration. $35.00 shipping included.*
O. "Sulphide marbles" by Stanley Block & M. Edwin Payne, in association with the MCSA. This hardcover, tabletop book contains over 600 color illustrations throughout its 175 pages. Also included is a price guide. This is the first book dealing exclusively with sulphide marbles. Issue Price - $39.95 Special Price $35.00 shipping included.*
N. "Marbles Illustrated - Prices at Auction"
by Robert Block. This book documents the lots sold in Block's Cyber Auctions
during 1998. Over 6,900 lots are reported in this book which includes many,
many color pictures and over 220 pages. Marbles featured include antique,
machine made & contemporary.
$17.00 shipping included.*
M. "Marbles - Identification and Price
Guide" by Robert Block. THIRD EDITION. Newest edition
of this outstanding marble guide w/updated pricing & information. Soft
cover with outstanding pictures of marbles and prices, over 160 pages, many
new color photos, prices revised. One of the best books published, a must
for all collectors.
$20.00 shipping included.*
L. "Collecting Antique Marbles, 3rd Edition," by Paul Baumann. The first edition of this book was published in 1970 and it quickly became the standard for marble collectors. This long-awaited third edition includes new historical facts, an expanded pricing section, tables of comparative rarity and new information on reproductions and fakes. 50 color plates, 176 pages. $24.00 shipping included.*
J. "Marbles - A Player's Guide" by Shar Levine & Vicki Scudamore. This is the newest book on marble playing. Softcover, 96 pages, lots of colorful illustrations. Contains some marble history, information on how marbles are made, and instructions on how to play 25+ games. Also instructions on how to make a marble bag & mat. $13.00, shipping and handling included.*
K. "Marbles - A Player's Guide" by Shar Levine & Vicki Scudamore. Gift Set - includes the above book, marble mat, drawstring bag, 24 cat's eyes marbles + 1 shooter. $18.00, shipping included.*
I. "Colonial Period & Early 19th-Century Children's Toy Marbles" by Richard Gartley & Jeff Carskadden. (History identifications for the archaeologist & collector.) This book presents for the first time a complete history and identification of ceramic and stone toy marbles available to children in America from Colonial times through the first half of the 19th century. Soft cover, 150+ pages, 40 color plates, 27 b/w engravings and photographs. Limited quantities available. $32.00, shipping and handling included.*
H. "Marble Mania," edited by Stanley Block in cooperation w/MCSA. This newest tabletop book features over 1,300 color photographs, with in-depth text covering the main areas of interest in marble collecting. Each section of the book is written by a different author, each contributing their expertise, including a section by Bert. Lots of other items of interest. $38.00, shipping and handling included.*
A. "Marbles - Identification and Price Guide" by Robert Block. SECOND EDITION...revised edition w/updated prices & information. Soft cover w/outstanding pictures. Many new color photos.... issue price - $23.00 ..... Special price - $19.00, shipping and handling included.*
B."Marbles - The Guide to Cat's-Eyes Marbles" by Marlow Peterson and Larry Castle. First ever book published on cat's-eyes including color photos, up-to-date pricing, details on various types including line drawings and history of cat's-eyes. Soft cover, 32 pages, $11.00, shipping and handling included.*
C. "Marbles - Identification and Price Guide" by Robert Block. Soft cover with outstanding pictures of marbles and prices...159 pages...one of the best books published...a must for all collectors...issue price - $23.00 postage paid...special price - $19.00, shipping and handling included.*
D. "Greenberg's Guide to Marbles, Second Edition" by Dennis Webb...160 pages...8 1/2 by 11...hard cover...80 color pictures and 20 black & white...everything you want to know about handmade & machine made marbles. $75.00, shipping and handling included.*
E. "Aggies, Immies, Shooters and Swirls - The Magical World of Marbles" by Marilyn Barrett. Hard cover, 96 pages, 67 amazing color photos. Limited quantities available. $27.00, shipping and handling included.*
F. "Marbles - The Guide to Machine Made Marbles" 2nd Edition by Larry Castle & Marlow Peterson. Soft cover, 118 pages, terrific pictures, lots of useful information. $22.00, shipping and handling included.*
G. "The Marble Book" by Richie Chevat 185 pages, lots of B/W photos, includes marble history, instructions for lots & lots of marble games. Comes w/30 cats eye marbles and drawstring bag. $10.00
1. List of rare Clambroth and Indian swirl marbles...made in East Germany 1890 for sale
in Germany...never seen before in the U.S. Each one is unique. Not made for sale in United
States.
.....................$0.55 postage
2.List of old marbles. Lutz, Goldstone, Sulphides (some with numbers), outstanding
Onionskins etc. New collection of Lutz and Clambroths just purchased.
.....................$0.76 postage
3. List of special German handmade marbles... Made in the Lauscha, Germany....same city
marbles were made 100 years ago...he is the only man in Germany who makes glass
marbles..exclusive for my customers after the Berlin wall came down in 1989.
......................$0.34 postage
4. List of handmade marbles made in Germany between 1850-1920. Found after the Berlin
wall came down. List includes rare ribbon cores, Joseph coat swirls, Onionskins, handmade
Opaques and transparents, coreless swirls, lots of beautiful marbles.
......................$0.55 postage
5. List of items brought back from Germany. List of marbles made for sale in Europe,
including clay marbles, marbles made w/sulphur, wooden marbles from India & wire
pulls.
......................$0.34 postage.
8. List of bags: Eleven-page listing of marble bags from over 15 different companies
including Peltier, Akro, Champion and Marble King...some rare bags.
......................$0.76 postage
9. Boxes: Listing of rare boxes including Akro Agate and Peltier including complete
set. Complete set of 12 Peltier comics in original yellow box available. Etc.
......................$0.55 postage
10. List of extremely rare group of Akro Agate marbles, including Popeyes &
Oxbloods, some one-of-a -kind, some one inch and over. Once they are gone, there will be
no more of these.
.......................$0.76 postage
11. List of new group of Christensen agate and M. F. Christensen including Guineas,
Diaper folds.
.......................$0.34 postage
12. List of Peltier marbles, including Superman, Ketchup & Mustard, Golden Rebel
& slags, etc.
.......................$0.34 postage
13. Rare listing of all sizes of slags, large ones included.
......................$0.34 postage
14. Ravenswood novelty works: 2-color and 3-color transparent and opaque Ravenswood
swirls.
.....................$0.55 postage
15 List of machine made marbles by Marble King, Vitro Agate, Berry Pink & Master
Marble. Very nice variety including Bumblebees, Wasps, Cubscout, Parrot, etc.
.....................$0.34 postage
19. List of specially printed names on marbles, like Batman, Robin, Coca Cola, Pepsi,
Mountain Dew, Beer Barrel, John Wayne, Hearts, Spades etc.
....................$0.55 postage
20. Salazar: Special listing of some of contemporary artist David Salazar's most
popular marbles, including 'Angelfish' and 'Moon & Stars' in various sizes and colors.
....................$0.34 postage
21. List of Fiber Optic marbles: Marbles made from fiber-optic material which is used
in the telecommunications industry. Very rare, no longer being made.
....................$0.34 postage
22. List of sand or stone marbles: Marbles made from natural sandstone or volcanic ash
w/interesting patterns, available in a variety of sizes.
................... $0.34 postage
23. List of kaleidoscopes: hand made by five different artists, wonderful for birthday
or holiday gifts and for Christmas, etc.
................... $0.34 postage
24. Cats: a cat-lover’s guide to marbles - some old and
contemporary Sulphides w/cat figures inside. Photo available on request.
................... $0.34 postage
27. Photos w/descriptions of 200 toys, games, statuettes, figurines, puzzles, plates, etc. All marble related. Send refundable deposit of $10.00 plus $3.00 postage. The $10.00 refunded after photos are returned.
27a. Descriptions only of 200 toys, games, statuettes, figurines, puzzles, plates, etc.
All marble related.
..................... $2.00 postage.
28. Postcards: from Europe, (including England, France & Germany), Mexico & the
US. All marble related. Showing children playing marbles, cats, European cities.
.....................$0.76 postage
29. Ties: Neckties showing marbles, assorted colors. Some made by Perry Ellis, Hugo
Boss and Paul Frederick.
.....................$0.34 postage
30. Stamps: Stamps and First-Day covers showing marbles from over ten countries
including Argentina, Macau, England, Lestho and Monaco.
.....................$0.55 postage
32. Marble memorabilia: 32-page listing of printed marble memorabilia dating from the
1800's, including complete magazines, articles, brochures, advertisements, greeting cards,
etc.
.....................$3.00 postage
36. Full-color brochure made by my customer in Japan showing 15
of my marble producers with some of the contemporary marbles he has purchased from me.
Outstanding booklet and a must for all art glass collectors.
..................... $6.00, shipping and handling included.*
37. Limited-edition contemporary1930 Peltier comic boxes - same
as original colors, choose red or yellow cover. Limited quantities available
......................$80.00, shipping and handling included.*
7. Carpet bowls: listing of carpet bowls...made in England...very collectible &
interesting.
..................... $0.55 postage
17. Lucite: Lucite 'Sulphide' marbles made in the 1950's. Rare, limited quantity
produced.
.....................$0.34 postage
31. Bracelets: Pyrex glass bracelets made by contemporary glass artist Kevin O'Grady.
Each one unique, practically unbreakable. Prices range from $35.00 - $100.00.
.....................$0.34 postage
33. "Spiderman" marble. Specially printed marble, white
base w/cartoon character "Spiderman" printed in red, black & blue. Caption
"Spiderman" in black print.
....................$8.00, shipping and handling included.*
34. "Harley Davidson" marble. Specially printed marble,
black base w/"Harley Davidson motorcycles" logo in silver w/black print.
....................$8.00, shipping and handling included.*
35. Box of approx. 100 small clay marbles made in East Germany
about 1920, just found after the Berlin wall opened up, sitting around for 70 years.
......................$60.00, shipping and handling included.*
38. "Bone Rings" - white plastic "washer" type rings to be used as marble stands. Available in the following sizes: 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" or 7/8" diameter, 10 cents each, 1" or 1-1/8" diameter, 25 cents each.
39. "Pocket fluorescent lantern" by Zelco. Lightweight,
black lantern w/carrying handle, 5-1/2" long. Uses "aa" batteries (not
included).
.....................$28.00, shipping and handling included.*
40. Glass candies made by Hulet glass--assorted colors in three styles: heart shape, taffy style, decorated w/flowers or hearts. Each one signed. Absolutely sugar-free!
41. Caliper stand. Gold-plated caliper stand designed to display
marbles up to 1-1/4" in size. A perfect way to display that rare marble in your
collection.
.....................$38.00, shipping and handling included.*
*Within Continental USA