12 MAY 1923, Page 25

THE COLLECTOR.

Glassmaking in England. By Harry J. Powell, C.B.E. (Cambridge University Press. 25e. net.) Glassmaking in England. By Harry J. Powell, C.B.E. (Cambridge University Press. 25e. net.) Although much has been written on collecting and dealing in glass, little attention has been paid to the craft itself. It IS to remedy this defect, to give a comprehensive history of glassmaking in England, that Mr. Powell has written. His life was devoted to glassmaking as a fine art, and his great knowledge and experience have been given to make a fascinating book, which he unfortunately did not live to see published. His work is of immense value to the collector and to those who are interested in handicraft.