In response to the Parks Canada query, we just ordered two copies from them
at Parks Canada (see website). Fike is a different story, like Toulouse,
you're just plain lucky to find one.

John Dendy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Murphy [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:34 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Desperately seeking ...
>
> Dear Histarchers,
>     A key reference for analysis of 19th / 20th cent. glass (I'm told by
> multiple informants) is the Parks Canada Glass Glossary (1989) Olive
> Jones and Catherine Sullivan.  It appears to be out-of-print and
> unavailable from any of the sources I have tried: querying publishers
> about sources, book finding services, interlibrary loan, no luck so far.
>
>    Does anyone know where I might find one of these essential books for
> our lab library, or would it be possible to get a copy of someone's copy
> (we would be happy to cover costs, shipping, etc.).  We have several
> hundred bottles & bottle fragments out of a large refuse pit, and really
> need this resource.
>
>     We are having the similar problems with Fike's Bottle Book;
> information leading to acquisition of this title would be most welcome
> also.
>
>     Thanks in advance for any guidance or assistance in obtaining these
> references.
>
>     Chris Murphy
>     Augusta State University << File: Card for Christopher Murphy >>