Other glass we collect the michigan depression glass society. The different color options dont seem to add too much pricepoint value to single item pieces no more than ten dollars in most cases. From the fire king tm years of the 1950s to today, this informative book provides a look at the decorated glassware pitchers and drinking glasses produced by anchor hocking glass corporationtm of lancaster. Over 2000 pieces of the anchor hocking glass companys popular fireking dinnerware and cookware are illustrated in color, and current prices are. Firefighters save lives with the help of countless tools fire extinguishers, helmets, fire trucks, and hoses, to name but a few. Anchor hocking fireking wares are among collectors. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware, vol. Jadeite glass martha stewart revived the popularity of this glass in the mid1990s and it has been a favorite among. Anchor hocking was especially famous for the firms utilitarian, everyday mid20th century fireking dinnerware and kitchenware. Jadeite glass martha stewart revived the popularity of this glass in the mid1990s and it has been a favorite among decorators and collectors alike ever since. We get so many requests to value a piece but without a pic sometimes it is hard. Classic book, wind in the willows, collectors books what a treat. Fireking schiffer book for collectors with price guide. Guide aug 2002 by joe keller and david ross schiffer book for collectors.
I love these books and was so excited to see them on audible, and cannot fault the narration, story at all. See more ideas about vintage fire king, vintage dishes and vintage glassware. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a book s value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. Many of these objects, especially those from the 19th century, have become highly collectible. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Made in the usa, fireking fire rated storage cabinets feature a ul 1hour class 350 fire rating, an environmentallyfriendly scratchresistant powder coated finish and. So, if you have a photo of a piece you want identified, you can post it here on the collectors page.
A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware. We stock reference books, on these and other subjects. Over 2000 pieces of the anchor hocking glass companys popular fireking dinnerware and cookware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. The purpose of this section is to help you fill out the blank spots of your collectors book. I have some signed books, a few first editions, a couple of rare releases, some stuff thats old but in great condition, and books by my favorite authors that are now out of print. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Has the 711 logo on the front and the phrase thank heaven for 711 on the back condition. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards.
Fire king one of the most prolific names in kitchenware production, fire king is very well known among fans of collectible glass. If my jadeite is marked fireking, but not anchor hocking is this still dated 40s. Anchor hockingtm decorated pitchers and glass schiffer book for collectors philip l hopper on. Firestarter is a science fiction horror thriller novel by stephen king, first published in september 1980. Fire king was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use, rather than display. Fire king glassware lines such as jadeite, royal ruby, forest green and many more. The collectors by david baldacci audiobook full 12 youtube. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. So pardon the lack of fancy formatting, but the alternative would take hours upon hours of work with little real pay off or reason for me to do so. Famous for its fireking brand of glassware in the mid20th century, anchor hocking glass corporation began as the hocking glass company of lancaster, ohio. This book contains numerous rarities, never before shown, as well as common fire king r that has been part of everyday life for over 50 years. To accomplish its goal, the iftsa identifies the need for additional training materials and produces publications that address the need.
Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. Fire king2000, which was first mentioned on our fire king news page. Currently it is made of tempered sodalimesilicate glass. Newer pieces are made from new molds and are marked fireking 2000. One of the firefighters most basic tools is the fire extinguisher, which did not always resemble the familiar items. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
A collectors guide to anchor hockings fire king glassware, vol. Collectible depression glass and vintage items galore. Fireking2000, which was first mentioned on our fireking news page. This book contains numerous rarities, never before shown, as well as common fireking that has been part of everyday life for over 50 years. New listing 2 don mason fire apparatus photo books arff and brush trucks. The alice pattern on these jadeite dishes is a pretty, feminine design by fire king during the 50s and 60s. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket. The book i received was in excellent condition and perfect for my needs. According to a collectors guide to anchorhockings fireking glassware. Firefighters save lives with the help of countless tools fire extinguishers, helmets, fire trucks, and hoses, to. Fireking patterns gallery vintage kitchen glass guide. Rainbow fire king a set of rainbow fire king bowls.
Slipcases the collector info on rare stephen king books. Anchor hocking decorated pitchers and glasses the fire king years. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pyrex mixing bowls, refrigerator sets, casserole and baking dishes, etc. With new collectors added every day, interest has never been higher for the fire king brand. Usually ships in 12 business days, 1st edition, 1991, 164 pages, 8. Antique and collectible glass value and price guides. Classic book, wind in the willows, collectors books. The alice pattern on these jadeite dishes is a pretty, feminine design by fireking during the 50s and 60s. Initial reports indicated that the new restaurant ware would be marked with only a paper label that could easily be removed. When looking for fire king bargains, your best bet would be to concentrate on the dinnerware sets made of white glass with decals also mentioned above. Alice jadeite, which dates to the early 1940s and features an embossed floral pattern, is available in plates, cups, and saucers. This colorful new book is an important edition to the fire king literature, and will be cherished by collectors everywhere. We go beyond the purely collectible by having all kinds of shootable firearms, both antique and modern in our store.
The diamond match company promptly purchased puseys patent he remained diamonds attorney for the rest of his life, and in 1894, a company. The pieces are beautifully photographed and each has a careful description. Out of curiosity, i checked the 2006 edition out from my local library to compare the two books. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking gla. Single pieces, like cups, mugs or dishes, can sell for as little as five dollars. Published september 1st 2009 by collector books first published 2009. Unmarked fenton starting in the early 1970s fenton added their logo to molds, which then appears in the actual glass. The different color options dont seem to add too much pricepoint value to single item pieces. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide. Although jadeite and sapphire blue are two of the most loved, fire king comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. These pastel variations are highly sought after collectors items. Feel free to post pictures for free identification and value. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. During the 1940s, the anchor hocking glass company, of lancaster, ohio, introduced a colorful kitchenware line known as fire king. Introduced during the early 1940s and produced until 1975, fire. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide joe keller on. I dont think it was kings best and it certainly wont be. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
To delve into this type of collectible glassware more extensively, take a look at these books. I dont think it was kings best and it certainly wont be going on to any of my lists of favorites or top reads of the year, but it passed the time and made my heart race at. I cant believe i came across a copy of, the wind in the willows. When looking for fireking bargains, your best bet would be to concentrate on the dinnerware sets made of white glass with decals also mentioned above. See more ideas about vintage fire king, vintage glassware and vintage dishes.
More recently, a new problem has emerged for fire king collectors with the introduction of jadeite2000 aka. Sell your books inbulk to a specialty king bookstore the two main stores that this site endorses are. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Vintage pyrex corning ware glassbake fire king for sale. Even though book prices for game birds and other white with decal sets might reflect higher values, they just havent garnered enough of a following yet to compete with jadeite and sapphire blue. This is a rare and collectible mug from your favorite convenient store, 711. Fireking glass information from the glass encyclopedia.
All collectors have their own reasons for wanting a piece of jadeite. If you have some time to waste, you can get online. Because oversized documents, binders, endtab filing, bankers box, and other valuable items need fire protection too, theres the fire rated fireking storage cabinet. Anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence. More recently, a new problem has emerged for fireking collectors with the introduction of jadeite2000 aka. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were dipped in a solution of sulphur and phosphorus and then stapled to a piece of cardboard. This pocketsize guide offers a brief history, with over 200 full color photographs, updated market values, and index. In 1981, firestarter was nominated as best novel for the british fantasy award, locus poll award, and balrog award.
However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Founded in 1905 near the hocking river for which its named, the pressedglass company prospered on its own until 1937, when it merged with the anchor cap and closure corporation of long. This colorful new book is an important edition to the fireking literature, and will be cherished by collectors everywhere. What made the experience of listening to harry potter and the goblet of fire, book 4 the most enjoyable. The fire king pairs karr, a three thousand year old shapeshifter with a twist and soria, a maimed human with an innate gift for languages. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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