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For children ages 5 to 8.
Now a new generation of kids can join in the fun of 101 games, from classics like Ringer and Dropsies to marble versions of football, golf, and tic tac toe. Novice shooters will learn about starting their own collections of cat's eyes, clambroths, and corkscrews, but even seasoned "mibsters" will demand this winning book for "keepsies". Illustrations. Size C. 128 pp.
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Aggies, Immies, Shooters, and Swirls:
The Magical World of Marbles, Vol. 1
From The Publisher:
Marbles are universally appealing and endlessly fascinating objects that have beguiled humankind since Tutankhamen's time. Aggies, Immies, Shooters, and Swirls, the first popular picture book on marbles, will enchant marble fans new and old, players, collectors, and dealers, and anyone simply delighted by the lighthearted appeal of these splendid glass creations in all their beauty and variety. Marilyn Barrett's vivid photographs brilliantly showcase more than fifty different types of marbles, from machine-made varieties to handmade masterpieces both antique and contemporary. Here you will find Indian swirls, bumblebees, Benningtons, cat's-eyes, and many more - all accompanied by detailed descriptions and colorful marble lore. Also featured are handmade marbles by contemporary crafts artists, valuable information for collectors, a glossary of marble terms, and even a sampling of popular marble games. Marbles recently have become highly prized on the collectors market, the rarest selling for thousands of dollars, while others can be found by the dozen at the local flea market. This lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of marbles is a nostalgic look at a favorite childhood game and an indispensable guide for treasure hunters in search of today's hottest collectible.
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A must for the marble collector. Includes hundreds of full-color photos and
1990 values to virtually every type of marble ever produced.
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For children ages 4 to 12.
With 30 marbles and two shooters packed in a drawstring pouch, this
book covers extensive marble lingo, over 50 games, and a chapter on
collecting. It tells the proper way to shoot, including how to use backspin,
how to set up a game, and the best places to play. Photos throughout.
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