ISBN:
0764300148
Complete Book Title: Marble ManiaAuthor: Stanley A. BlockBinding Type: Hard Cover with dust jacketCopyright Date: 1998Number of Pages: 236Size: 8 1/2 x 11Book Subject: MarblesInternational Customers: This item WILL fit in a Global Priority unpadded flat envelope.Domestic Customers: This item ships BOXED. We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of ContentsToday, the hobby of marble collecting is still in its infancy, with plenty of room for continued growth in all areas of the hobby and for new collectors. Marble Maniais the definitive photographic guide to marble collecting that no one interested in marbles will want to be without. This book incorporates over 1,300 color photographs, as well as an in-depth text covering the main areas of interests in the hobby and information on marble makers and manufacturers. The subjects included in this work are marbles made of stone, mineral, and materials other than glass; early handmade glass marbles; machine made glass marbles; contemporary handmade glass marbles; and games, toys, and other uses for marbles.Each one of the areas in this book was written by authors contributing their efforts and areas of expertise. A glossary of terms; bibliography; list of clubs, societies, and marbles shows; and a list of museums with marble collections are also included as well as a listing of winners and runners up of the United States National Marble Tournaments since its inception. A value guide is also included for each marble shown here.Payment Methods AvailableCheck, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, PayPal.Shipping and Handling Cost: $4.18About UsCollector Bookstore the internet's leading retailer of reference books for the collecting community. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals. Our books are ON HAND, ready to ship. We are a direct-from-the publisher retailer; we also welcome author published specialty titles. Shipping PolicyWe ship worldwide! Methods available include US Postal Service Media Rate, Priority, Airmail & Express. We also ship via Federal Express. All shipments are packed professionally and tracked electronically. Most orders ship within 24 hours of payment. Please use the shipping calculator for rate quotes!Return PolicySatisfaction guaranteed! Returns accepted, minus a 10% restocking fee to cover our advertising expense on said item. Shipping is NON-REFUNDABLE. (Main street retailers don't reimburse gas or drive time; it is unreasonable to expect this of online retailers, in our opinion.)
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