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David E:

--- Quote from: "Deltab" ---I find Ivo's book really informative and have referred to it on numerous occasions. The only problem is the tiny writing.  :cry:
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I know what you mean, but it's not just the tiny writing, but I find the typeface awkward as well - my dodgy eyes just can't adjust! Great book, but no free magnifying glass :wink:

Anne:
To solve that problem go and get one of those small credit-card size magnifier sheets - opticians sometimes sell them as do our local libraries - they are not expensive and being small and flat you can keep it inside the book ready for use and it can act as a bookmark as well. Multi-functional as well see? :)

catshome:
Thank you all for the advice.  Can't believe my "bible" was written by Ivo - I hadn't thought of that as I always think of it as Miller's.  Apart from the print size, it's the having to know what it is to look it up that I find the drawback.  Also, I would have loved more pictures of marks but I guess it wouldn't have stayed pocket-sized for long.  Ivo - It's a wonderful book.  Any plans for an expanded version?

Anne.............I keep one of those magnifiers in my wallet to save embarrassment in restaurants as well............great for anything flat but not much use on hallmarks unfortunately (I also have a jewellery addiction - I think I was a magpie in a previous incarnation........anything bright and shiny!).

Bill, I have seen your book mentioned by somebody else on here and will look out for it.  Can't believe how lucky I am to have found a site with such knowledgeable, friendly people.

Thanks again, Cat

chopin-liszt:
:D :D :D

I'd recommend Lesley Jackson's "Twentieth Century Factory Glass". A very good all-rounder. Not, perhaps, the bible I once thought, but nevertheless it has done me very good service since 2000. In conjunction with a-z, you're off to a good start!

Ivo:

--- Quote from: "catshome" ---  Ivo - It's a wonderful book.  Any plans for an expanded version?
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Thank you for all the kind words. There are no plans for an extended version,  as the book is still in print, so the copyright is licensed to Miller's. After the book has been out of print for a year I can do what I like - so maybe in future...

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