Marbles: Identification and Price Guide by Robert Block

Marbles: Identification and Price Guide by Robert Block

More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types in this informative, highly popular, revised guide. Most of these photos, over 400, are new to this edition and the text is entirely rewritten. Covered in this reliable guide that has stood the test of time are handmade and machine-made marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate, and more.every major category of marble is presented. Included among the handmade marbles are old marbles of glass, earthenware, minerals, and steel; machine-made marbles are identified by their manufacturers; and contemporary handmade glass marbles by artisans recapturing the old styles and creating exciting new styles all their own. Today's marble pricing is explained in detail. The author describes the four factors to look for when determining the value of a marble, and presents an accurate guide to the modern market. This book is a reliable source book for anyone with an interest in marbles.

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	9780764304545
ISBN 10	0764304542
Title	Marbles: Identification and Price Guide
Author	Robert Block
Series	Schiffer Book For Collectors Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Year published	1998-01-01
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.