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Medium soft cover staple-bound book
Excellent condition
32 pages including index
A.A.C. Hedges Bottles and Bottle Collecting is a concise, illustrated guide that opens a window into the fascinating world of antique glass bottlesonce everyday items, now treasured collectibles. Hedges traces the evolution of bottle-making, from hand-blown vessels to embossed and molded designs, covering wine bottles, medicines, mineral waters, stoneware, and more.
The book emphasizes how Victorian-era bottles, often discarded with household refuse, now lie buried in rubbish dumps across Britain, waiting to be unearthed by collectors. With over 200 examples illustrated, it offers practical advice on what to collect, how to identify key features like lips and embossing, and where to hunt for hidden gems.
Its ideal for beginners and seasoned diggers alikepart history, part treasure map.