Category Archives: Publications

Dr. I. Newton’s Anti-Bilious Bitters – Norwich, Vermont

Iserael Newton (1763 – 1856) Michael George posted a really great picture (see below) of a Dr. I. Newton’s Anti-Bilious Bitters which prompted a search for this product and more information. Iserael Newton was born in Colchester, Connecticut on 28 … Continue reading

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My First Bottle Tattoo – Nic Queen

I am working on a feature article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras for the recent Baltimore Bottle Show and was remembering the really cool tattoo that Nic Queen had on his leg. He even had it on the … Continue reading

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Alpine Herb Bitters – Western Mountain Themed Square

The next in the ‘Mountain’ embossed or themed Bitters is the Alpine Herb Bitters. This series was inspired by a request by Matthew Tigue Levant asking over on the facebooks Antique Bottles for Sale page, that he is “looking for any med, bitters, cure bottles … Continue reading

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ABCR Auction #7 Begins on 28 January – Check it Out

The Australian Bottle and Collectibles Review (ABCR) – In from our friend Travis Dunn from down under.

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FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

The latest issue of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) signature magazine Bottles and Extras is now available to members! This is a great magazine. In addition to other benefits, members of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) will receive a full … Continue reading

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

RENO EXPO 2012 New advertising spread as seen in the latest January-February issue of Bottles and Extras for the great FOHBC Reno Expo this coming July. This is the big one! Get your contracts and information at the FOHBC web … Continue reading

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Unique New Book Surveys Glass Industry In West Virginia by Dean Six

In from Bill Clements: There has never been an effort to take a broad, comprehensive look at West Virginia’s rich heritage of glass production. All that changes with the publication by Quarrier Press of the 20 plus years in the … Continue reading

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Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker

Some good information in from Ken Previtali: Hello Ferd, Here’s a book (Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker by Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr.) that I discovered recently that was interesting for a number of reasons; including a great early history of the … Continue reading

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Oriental Herb Bitters – A Real Oddity

Rick DeMarsh over at Rick’s Bottle Room (visit RicksBottleRoom.com) asked the following question on the PRG Facebook page. “Need some help on this one please, Oriental Herb Bitters” [PRG] Not listed in Bitters Bottles or Bitters Bottle Supplement by Carlyn Ring & … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Bottles

Thanksgiving Bottles - Digger Odell Publications 2008. This post is dedicated to John A. “Digger” Odell (October 30, 1948 – October 27, 2011) “On December 4, 1619, 38 English settlers arrived at Berkeley Hundred, which comprised about 8,000 acres (32 km≤) on … Continue reading

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