• The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - front of dust jacket
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - rear of dust jacket and spine
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - boards with paper residue on rear board
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - donation bookplate on front free endpaper
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - title page
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - copyright page and dedication
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - photograph and text pages
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - photograph and text pages
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - photograph and text pages
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - photograph and text pages
  • The Glass Book by William Clayton and Helen Sloman Pryor, 1935 Harcourt, Brace hardcover - dust jacket flaps
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The Glass Book: A Photographic Picture-Book with a Story

The Glass Book: A Photographic Picture-Book with a Story

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Condition: Good

Book Notes: Moderate shelf wear to the cloth boards, with a large patch of paper residue stuck to the rear board. Pages and binding in good shape; toning to the endpapers. Dust jacket has large chips and tears along the top edge and spine, with soiling and toning; original $1.00 price intact on the front flap. Donation bookplate (Ben Osborn Memorial Fund) on the front free endpaper.

Author(s): William Clayton Pryor and Helen Sloman Pryor

Publication year: 1935

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company

Condition: Good
ISBN:

A 1935 Harcourt, Brace and Company photographic picture book by William Clayton Pryor and Helen Sloman Pryor. When Bill realizes he uses glass every day without knowing where it comes from or how it is made, Dad takes him and Martha to visit a glass factory. The story and photographs show what they saw there and how they learned about plate glass, moulded glass and blown glass.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.