Thanks, John.  From what you say I should be able to get a copy.  The query
brought a couple of  useful tips off list (Parks Canada address and phone
number).  We are checking them out now.  I'll look for their website too.

    Again, thanks for the information - sounds like we may have a time getting
hold of Fike and Toulouse.

    Chris


"Dendy, John" wrote:

> 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 >>