Fans of Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass series will be delighted by the third edition of the Standard Companion to Carnival Glass. The book is arranged alphabetically by pattern name for easy reference. Each pattern shines on its own page, with all necessary facts and a detailed photograph to illustrate the pattern. Data about each piece includes name of pattern, manufacturer, year of production, colors and shapes available, and any information on reproductions that is known. The approximately 250 patterns presented reflect both American and some foreign patterns the collector or buyer might encounter in the malls or at any live or online auction. There are no repeat patterns or photographs from the previous editions. The pocket guide is filled with current values prices are given for every color of every pattern. By using this abbreviated approach, the guide becomes a quick resource tool that can be carried anywhere for easy reference. 2007 values. Carnival Glass collectors are often fanatics when it comes to searching out and identifying a previously undiscovered piece. Such is the case here as Mike Carwile has put together a publication that contains all new Carnival Glass patterns with no repeats form either the first or second editions. It has a mix of patterns together with some non-American ones. Mike Carwile is a noted expert on pressed, carnival, and opalescent glass, and has been authoring books since 1996. His knowledge is unsurpassed in the glass world. He has co-authored books on carnival glass, millersburg glass, opalescent glass, and pressed glass. Used Book in Good Condition