Early American Prescut Glass: A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Anchor Hocking’s Iconic Star Pattern by Tina Spain McDuffie is the most comprehensive book ever written on Early American Prescut (EAPC) glassware, which is sometimes called Star of David, Atomic Star, Prescut, Prescut Clear, and PressCut. It’s packed with exciting new information on rare pieces like colored Sugars, Avocado Shallow Bowls, Unicorns, and Australian Platters. It includes:
Listings and Specifications for Every Known EAPC Item Anchor Hocking Issued
Contents List, Box Types, and Other Details for Every Known EAPC Set Anchor Hocking Issued
Over 1000 Pictures, Catalog Photos, and Period Advertisements
EAPC Box Evolution
Unicorns and Whimsies
New Discoveries and Information
Third-Party EAPC Sets
Oatmeal, Pineapple, and Other Prescuts and Go-Withs
Embellished EAPC and How-Tos
Every Punch Recipe included with EAPC Punch Sets
This book answers questions that have puzzled EAPC collectors for years, including:
Why aren’t there matching creamers and sugar & creamer trays for the colored sugar bowls?
Is there a matching lid for my honey gold or laser blue large candy bowl?
What EAPC pieces were issued in color and what colors?
Is EAPC Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe, Lead Free?
Why do some collectors call the pattern Star of David?
Why were the Rose-Lilac platters and divided platters only issued in Australia and not the United States?
… and many, many more.
This book is an excellent resource for all Early American Prescut fans.