Marble Collectors Handbook by Robert S Block
Over 580 beautiful color photos display a stunning array of contemporary handmade and design marbles by a variety of talented artists, along with handmade, and machine-made examples. Swirl, Clambroth, Banded Opaque, Indian, Lutz, End of Day, and Single-gather handmade marble designs are featured, along with machine-made examples by M.F. Christensen & Son, Christensen Agate, Akro Agate, Peltier, Master Marble, Marble King, Ravenswood, and Vitro Agate. Also included are original marble packaging, games, and tournament pins. The useful text provides essential information on marble valuation, definitions of marble conditions from mint to collectible, tables with pricing for a wide variety of marbles by size, form, and condition, and current values in the captions. This book is essential for every marble fan!
Robert S. Block is a serial entrepreneur with a long and successful career in the fields of management, computer software, communications, entertainment, international trade, commercial and pay television, and cellphone operating companies. He has contributed significantly to the creation and development of communication and entertainment technologies used worldwide. Block is the inventor and patent owner of more than 200 US and international patents relating to enterprise resource management (ERP) systems, solar energy systems, communication technologies, interoperability of incompatible radio systems, in-building communications, information labeling, signal control, terrestrial and satellite distribution systems, smart utility meters, real-time subscriber billing systems, pay-per-view and parental control, speech education, exercise equipment, and novelty items. Block's inventions are licensed to most of the major consumer electronics manufacturers and have influenced entertainment, sports, information, and education services worldwide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764323317 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764323318 |
| Title | Marble Collectors Handbook |
| Author | Robert S Block |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-06-22 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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