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Great book!Highly recommended!
I have several books on Blue Ridge Dinnerware and this is the best. A great book to have to identifythat unknown pattern,almost every pattern I search for is in there.Great color & page design.Highly recommendfor purchase. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Blue Ridge dinnerware    5. Catalogs    6. Erwin    7. Porcelain & China    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Pottery, American    10. Southern Potteries Inc.    11. Tennessee   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Porcelain & China    5. Biography: general    6. Ceramics   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Collectors and collecting    6. General    7. Graniteware    8. Ironstone china    9. Porcelain & China    10. Pottery & Ceramics    11. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    12. Ceramics    13. History Of Art / Art & Design Styles   

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What there is looks good........
I was disappointed in this book.Beautiful pictures and ok info, but not enough examples of Lefton china.I have several inherited pieces which are clearly marked.Found only 1 in this book.I guess if you can afford tobuy a large library of hardback books, finally you find what you arelooking for. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Reference - Price Guides    2. Collectors and collecting    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Pottery & Ceramics    5. Porcelain & China    6. Geo. Zoltan Lefton Company    7. Antiques    8. Porcelain    9. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    10. Antiques & Collectibles    11. Antiques/Collectibles    12. Catalogs   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Porcelain & China    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Not much pertinent information for a new collector.
The pictures are exquisite, but as a new collector, I was somewhat lost.I guess the idea is to buy all 5 books.I really don't like the question and answer format.So much of the information there and elsewhere isirrelevant.

Excellent book on collectiong Nippon Porcelain
This is a wonderfully informative book on the popular collecting field of Nippon Porcelain. More than half the book is brilliant color photos of a wide variety of pieces with dimensions & estimated retailprices. 1 of 5 essential nippon porcelain reference books
The 5th series highlights moriage swans and enameling.Reproduction section is more extensive and updated.There is also a section depicting the style evolution of nippon to further help identify and date items. AMUST for all nippon collectors and dealers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Porcelain & China    8. Porcelain, Japanese    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. United States    12. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    13. Japan    14. Reference works   

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Great book for gift, collectors or history buffs
This is the most complete book on Valentines Day I have seen. Filled with interesting facts, over 200 (not 20) vintage Valentines, the history of Valentines Day, fun crafts for kids, recipes andmore. A must have book. AAAA+++++++

Over 20 vintage valentines
Greetings With Love: The Book Of Valentines will hold year-round attraction for any interested in greeting card art, collectability, or history. The focus here is on antique valentines, with chapters surveying the earliest valentine in history to modern times. Over 20 vintage valentines from mechanical cupids to lace productions are detailed in a history which traces the changing trends of the day. Beautiful color photos of antique productions make for a bright, highly recommended coverage.

Absolutely the best
If you love Valentines you need this book! It's the best! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. History    7. Holidays (non religious)    8. Porcelain & China    9. Reference - General    10. Valentine's Day    11. Valentines    12. Architecture   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Drinking cups    5. England    6. Glass & Glassware    7. Porcelain & China    8. Shelley China Ltd    9. Shelley Potteries    10. Staffordshire    11. Wileman & Co   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Kitchenware    6. Porcelain & China    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    10. Reference works    11. Virginia   

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Well Worth The $$
Very informative book with page after page of fascinating photographs.Well worth the money and a great addition to any porcelain, parian subject library.

Finest Reference on English Parian Porcelain Available!
This book is an absolute must for every serious collector of English parian. It contains a wealth of information about the history and popularity of this highly specialized porcelain. Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Parian porcelain    6. Porcelain & China    7. Porcelain, English    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Themes, motives    10. History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900    11. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Porcelain & China    7. Porcelain, German    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Reinhold Schlegelmilch (Firm)    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    11. Germany    12. Warfare & Defence   

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Good introductory pamphlet
A very nicely done brief discussion of British teaware, mainly cups and coffee cans.The text is short but informative.The pictures are excellent, well selected, and clearly reproduced, with useful captions.Good on handle types.My only objection is the price which is steep for such a very short book, though I feel it was worth it to me because of the fine pictures which I will continue to refer to.

Not worth the time or cost
I found the book (40 pg. pamphlet) to be an abbreviated, superfical treatment of the subject. It has limited pictures and text. Perhaps the book does not satisfy my novice tastes, but I have difficulty identifying a constituency to which this book would appeal. If you are looking for a thorough treatment of the subject, try Jim & Susan Harran's book, Cups & Saucers - Identification & Values. Sorry to have wasted my money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Kitchenware    4. Porcelain & China    5. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    6. Ceramics    7. United Kingdom, Great Britain   

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Worthy Addition to a Distinguished Series
My interest in R.S. Prussia porcelain was kindled recently by researching a chocolate pot that had belonged to my great aunt, leading to my discovery of Mary Frank Gaston's scholarly and fascinating first and second books on the subject, now out of print.Regrettably, I have been unable to locate a copy of her Third Series book.But I was hooked--and a quick perusal of "Popular Lines" immediately compelled me to purchase this volume. I have been amply rewarded.Historical material from the earlier books has been carried forward and updated, along with indispensable information on mold and pattern identification and an educational chapter on fakes, repairs, and reproductions.Estimated values are helpfully provided in the caption for each illustration.Not only does this beautifully illustrated volume supplement Gaston's earlier books, but it serves quite admirably as a stand-alone reference for the novice.A highly enjoyable, key feature of this edition is the grouping of illustrations by decoration, such that one can view, all in one place, a variety of different items that are similarly decorated.A cautionary note:this volume concentrates solely on R.S. Prussia, so that E.S. and other allied marks illustrated in the earlier books are omitted here.The serious student of R.S. Prussia might want to acquire the entire series of Gaston books.In summary, thishandsome and informative reference work on R.S. Prussia porcelain serves as an excellent distillation of, and supplement to, its predecessors.

Nice Resource
This book provides lots of great color pictures, not only of R.S. Prussia items but of the marks.It also has a section on reproductions.This is a very well done resource.

New to RS? Buy it!! Old hand? Nothing you don't already know
If you don't have Gaston's Vol 1-3 (now out of print), this is a must buy. Sadly, it is limited to Reinhold's red mark items (both marked and unmarked)and contains no new molds or decorations.A change of format fora Gaston book as items are divided by decoration rather then type ofobject. Values are with each photo, a nice change! For the experiencescollector there is nothing new, but if you don't have the first three booksby Gaston, you will find much to appreciate in this volume. Avid "redmark" collectors will enjoy having so much,all in one source. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    5. Porcelain & China    6. Reference - Price Guides   

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Hard to follow
I purchased this book to find out more about decorated stoneware. This book is basically a haphazard listing of pieces that were auctioned off at different auctions. The descriptions are not always above or below an item. Sometimes they are very hard to follow.The prices are the actual auction price. No information on how to tell where a piece is from, that is not marked. No easy way to read this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Porcelain & China    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Reference - Price Guides   

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A true marvel for the fairing collector
Do you know what fairings are?How many there are? What they are worth?This book catalogues in detail all known fairings and provides helpful advice on pricing, spotting fakes and the history of the Fairing.A must have if you are interested in Fairings or collect them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Architecture    3. General    4. Porcelain & China    5. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    6. c 1800 to c 1900   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Porcelain & China    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Antiques & Collectibles / Porcelain & China   

Subjects:  1. 18th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. General    7. Porcelain & China    8. Porcelain, English    9. Art / General    10. Ceramics    11. England    12. History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900    13. Manufacturing industries    14. Social history    15. c 1700 to c 1800   

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Spode & Copeland
Steven Smith's book presents the information on his subject with all the characteristics of quality one would expect from a knowledgeable and experienced collector.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Porcelain & China    6. Spode Limited    7. Spode family    8. Staffordshire pottery    9. W.T. Copeland & Sons    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Good information
This book has great information for clay artists who are interrested in expanding their abilities with porcelain & bone china.Firing schedules, clay & glaze recepies, working methods all explained in great detail. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Porcelain & China    7. Antiques & Collectibles / Porcelain & China    8. Ceramics    9. PORCELAIN   

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Worth the money!
For the money you can't do better than this if you collect Blue Ridge Pottery. Although there are many patterns of Blue Ridgedinnerware not pictured the majority of the most collectible patterns are. The color photos are great and the history of the company is very informative. I have beenable to identify more than 90% of the Blue Ridge dinnerware I have picked up at flea markets and estate sales with this book.

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Just what I was looking for?
Nicely laid out, good photographs, very clear.The descriptions andbackground information on patterns, very informational.Good value. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Blue Ridge dinnerware    5. Catalogs    6. Erwin    7. Porcelain & China    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Pottery, American    10. Prices    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. Southern Potteries Incorporate    13. Tableware    14. Tennessee