Sea Glass | Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems | Richard LaMotte, Sally Lamotte Crane ...

Sea GLass | Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems | Richard LaMotte, Sally Lamotte Crane

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	• Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems Richard LaMotte, Sally Lamotte Crane Chesapeake Seaglass Pub., 2004 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 48 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Fantastic book for collectors and non-collectors alike.

A couple months ago, I stayed at a friend's place on Martha's Vineyard for a few days. One evening, while relaxing inside for a bit, I found this book on her coffee table.

While I spent most of my time bike riding and exploring the island, I somehow managed to devour almost the entire book before leaving. I promptly placed an order for it on Amazon once I got back home.

This book, as seen by my example, is not just for the collector. In addition to being full of information about sea glass itself, there is much in the realm of interesting historical information that any curious person would be delighted to read. Not only is there an abundance of textual information, but the reader is also presented with picture after picture.

This is, simply put, an excellent book.

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Sea Glass

A beautifull, informative and educational book that I have been enjoying....it has given me more appreciation for what I have! great book!!

Sea GLass

Beauntiful photos and very well written.. Everything you would want to know about sea glass.

I highly recommend this book.

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Amazing Book

I had seen this book at the Sea Glass Festival but I waited to purchase it until I checked the cost on Amazon. I was not disappointed. I received a book that I consider to be an excellent resource, as well as beautifully illustrated ( photos of pieces are amazing), all at a great price.

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Sea Glass

I purchased this book for my husband for his birthday. He loves it. He knew a little bit about sea glass as he is an avid bottle collector. He was very impressed with the information in this book. It also helps that it is local to us. A great addition for his collection.

Pure Sea Glass is an incredible reference for any coastal enthusiast. More than 200 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. Author Richard LaMotte provides tremendous detail on all aspects of identifying sea glass, its historical significance, ways to assess rarity, and the most advantageous locations and times to search for it. The reader also is introduced to the science of how sea glass develops its uniquely frosted patina. LaMotte explains how crystalline formations on the surface ofsea glass shards transform them into highly prized gems. The book's color- rating scale is based on an intensive study of more than 30,000 pieces of sea glass. It helps readers determine how rare each piece in their own collections might be. A comprehensive assemblage of antique bottles and tableware informs the reader while paying tribute to the great American glass industry prior to mass-production.

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