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Susan does it yet again!
Year on year Susan updates and adds to the definitive chintz guide.A mine of priceless information.Well presented, beautifully illustrated and an absolute essential for anyone even remotely interested in chintzpottery.This third edition is a must!

A breathtaking must for anyone interested in Chintz
This is a stunningly beautiful book packed completely with beautiful photographs. For someone interested in collecting chintz, this is the absolute best thing I've found for learning about the range of patterns.That range is far more extensive than one would expect from the sparse collections of chintz at antique shops and shows.This book will fire the imagination! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    2. Hobbies/Crafts    3. Reference / Catalogs    4. Antiques & Collectables    5. Antiques & Collectibles    6. Antiques/Collectibles    7. Catalogs    8. Ceramics    9. Consumer Guides    10. Pottery    11. Pottery & Ceramics    12. Reference   

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only half of what you need
while the author gives many photographs, she lacks identifying marks for the items and in my opinion, is not correct on her values.however, she explains her process in the beginning.

occupied japan collectibles
Great value. Book was new and cheaper than market prices. The shipping was fast. I rate this transaction AAA+++

An excellent mix of small color photos for identification
This identification guide to occupied Japan collectibles covers everything from dishware, teapots and salt shakers to toys and figurines, providing an excellent mix of small color photos for identification and accompanying values and history. Occupied Japan Collectibles is an essential acquisition for any interested in collecting items from occupied Japan. ... Read more

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

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Most Comprehensive Volume
With this first volume, the team of Dr Greg and Angie Schaaf began their welcome and comprehensive American Indian Art Series.The reader can only begin to imagine the amount of work involved in such an undertaking.The Schaafs should be commended for their efforts. From A-Z the biographies of nearly 500 Hopi potters are included.From Nampeyo to the masters of today (Rondina Huma, Steve Lucas, Rainy Naha, Mark Tahbo, etc, etc) to the elders who sell from the doorsteps of their homes ... all are included.This being an initial volume, there are certain inherent shortcomings.All photographs are reproduced in black and white.Artists photographs, in many cases, were far from current.The first edition, published in 1998, has a photo of Rondina Huma which is over 20 years old. Similar 'vintage' photos are included.Examples are not consistent.Some potters have numerous examples included while certain award-winning potters have 2-3 at most.Again, one can only begin to imagine the amount of time and effort to meet publication deadlines.A second printing (Nov, 2004) is now available and it is my understanding that some updating has been done.It is good to know that the price is now within reach of all readers.A secondary market price of over $200, for the first edition, was totally out of reason!If you are a collector, this publication and others in the series would be valuable additions.Subsequent volumes, in the series, are in color and the biographies appear to be more current.

A Hallmark Book of Hallmarks
Here's hoping this robust hardback book is reissued in an affordable soft cover to assist those who really need it . . . researchers and beginners! Its presence since 1998 has had a wide and dramatic impact on Hopi pottery interest levels and is already, itself, a First Edition collectible, jumping from its $60 issue price into the $300-$400 collectible range (at the time of this writing - amazon.com). Get this if you are into buying Hopi pottery
If you are ready to make an investment in Native American pottery from the Hopi, this book is a "must have". Every gallery I've been at pulls this book out when I ask them something about who made a particularpiece of pottery. The author provides information on every known Hopipotter. It includes complete family histories, who they learned from, andhow much some of their art has sold for. Also included is an appendix oncommon signatures and hallmarks. If you're a new-comer to Native Americanpottery, this is not a good starting point -- try "Southwest Pottery:Anaszai to Zuni" by Hayes & Blom. Also, if you are looking forthousands of pretty color pictures, this is not the best book (even thoughthere are some nice photos). But if you're going to spend money on pottery,check it out. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American - Native American    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    4. History    5. History: American    6. Native American    7. Pottery & Ceramics   

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#1 Book on Antique Limoges by Debby DuBay
Love this book and I highly recommend this book to collectors at all levels and specifically to hand painted Limoges porcelain collectors and china painters.Debby DuBay's books are absolutely beautiful and are useful price guides and reference books.The best books on the market - don't let the price keep you away from this book.

Collecting Hand Painted Limoges is a must for the collector!
I met Ms DuBay at a conference were she was the opening guest speaker on turning a passion into a profession and then throughout the week she lectured on Limoges porcelain.Dynamic is not a strong enough word for her! After meeting her I purchased all three of her books on Limoges.I love Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain because it covers the history of painting on porcelain and the women who had influences in the 19th -21st centuries, the art of china painting using examples from artists who are currently painting on porcelain and then she has a section that covers antique Limoges boxes to vases and another section that provides all of the back stamps.Absolutely wonderful book!I recommend all of her books on Limoges.(I even purchased her Potter book!)

Fantastic book for the collector of hand painted porcelain!
I love all of DuBay's books but this is my personal favorite!As a collector of antique Limoges porcelain and as a china painter - I use this book as a reference source.The unique pieces are fantastic and the information is informative yet interesting.Highly recommend. ... Read more

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

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Top Notch Guide
This book is fabulous. I can't begin to say how many times I have read itand flipped through the pages for information. It is clearly written andthe information is presented in such a way that even the novice collectorcan easily find details from glaze color and dating to prices. Price guidebeing located in the back is rather annoying (rather than the value beinglisted directly with the photo) but this a small price to pay for such afabulous resource. For the more advanced collector, I recommend ScottNelson's "A Collector's Guide to Van Briggle Pottery".

An excellent reference for the collector of this art pottery
This is a great book. It contains just about everything a collector of van Briggle might need to know, with the exception of a truly accurate price guide. Online auctions have rendered price guides in most reference booksof this type obsolete, so this isn't really a flaw. It gives one ajumping-off point, but be aware current values online are often less thanthose listed here. Best Van Briggle Reference I've Seen...
This reference provides a history of the Van Briggle Pottery, with a focus on the early history.The tips for dating pieces by glaze color, clay texture/color, and bottom condition are invaluable for new collectors.This isa must-read for anyone interest in Van Briggle, especially sinceit's really the only reference book on the market! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Art pottery    6. Art pottery, American    7. Catalogs    8. Collectors and collecting    9. Colorado    10. Colorado Springs    11. Pottery & Ceramics    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. Van Briggle Pottery Company   

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The baseline for Roseville Art Pottery
The Huxfords are wonderful authors that have offered, collectors of Roseville Art Pottery, a basic foundation for identifying various Roseville lines.No one author [I personally author a mid-year price guide]has allthe answers, but each of us attempt to add to the ongoing data base.TheHuxford volumes are an essential tool for Roseville collectors and Dealers.

Certainly not an "encyclopedia " of all Roseville Pottery.
I purchased both the first and the second of the Roseville series bySharon and Bob Huxford, hoping that I would get a complete guide of allRoseville pottery with prices. Unfortunately the "encyclopedia"was not complete. I guess this is how the authors sell books by not puttingtogether a definitive book on Roseville. ... Read more

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

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Art    6. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    7. Dictionaries    8. Porcelain & China    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Wedgwood ware    11. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    12. Ceramics    13. England    14. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Artists' marks    5. Porcelain    6. Pottery    7. Pottery & Ceramics   

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Do not recommend
I purchase books online based on the reviews so lets be honest.Debby DuBay's book Antique Limoges at Home is the book to purchase.Gaston's book has terrible photographs & just can not compare to DuBay's books.

Gaston and Dubay my favorite authors have collaborated.
Mary Frank Gaston wrote the foreword to Debby Dubay's Antique Limoges at Home and the introduction to Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain and I'm thrilled.Two experts collaborating to give collectors all of the info they require to collect successfully.Please write a book together.

Thanks to Gaston found Dubay's Collecting Hand Painted Limog
Gaston recommends Debby Dubay's trilogy: Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Boxes to Vases and Antique Limoges at Home.She wrote the intro for Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain and the foreword for Antique Limoges at Home.She calls Dubay's shop a porcelain's paradise - and she was right.Thank you Ms Gaston for supporting author Debby Dubay! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Limoges porcelain    8. Porcelain & China    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. United States    12. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

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Good Book to Have
Without a good book for reference - collectors have to scan several - well - this book has it all - patterns - prices and good photos - remember price guides in any book are subject to local and regional trend - so don't get caught up with BOOK PRICES.Buy what you like for a price you think fair.Go buy the book - can't wait for the next one.

Sour Grapes
This is one of the finest reference books in the industry today.Thoroughly researched and no stone left unturned, in fact, a remarkable manuscript by anyone's standards.I can hardly wait for his sequel to come out on Stangl Artware, Lamps and Birds.I hear its going to be a doozy!! Another Very Disappointed Customer
The book is awful. The color pictures are awful; so much for professional photography. Poorly-written text. "I have to wonder if the author and his partner have set the prices to reflect their current inventory as they are also dealers of Stangl & Fulper potteries," said it best. Don't waste your money on this or any other Runge book that may be promoted. In it for themselves. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Ceramic tableware    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Kitchenware    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Pottery, American    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Stangl Pottery Company    12. United States   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Catalogs    7. Ceramic tableware    8. Depression glass    9. Glass & Glassware    10. Glass Arts And Crafts    11. History    12. Porcelain & China    13. Pottery & Ceramics    14. United States    15. Antiques & Collectibles / Glass & Glassware   

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Occupied japan Collectibles (2nd series)
This is the second book in a series of five by Gene Florence.This is very informative with each piece having a value placed on it.I have used mine so much it is getting worn outIt has updated values from 1998 and Iwould highly recommend this to any serious collector of Occupied Japan.Itis an outstanding piece of reference material. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied occupation, 1945-1952    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectibles    7. Decorative arts    8. History    9. Japan    10. Pottery & Ceramics   

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Exceptional Resource
Great guide that covers a good majority of California Potteries with a good selection of works from each potter.Values are not too inflated and color pictures are wonderful.A must if you need a general guide to vintage California Pottery, a hot item right now.

Great reference for California pottery !
Being that I live in Ohio, the big pottery names here are ones like McCoy, Roseville, and Weller. I knew nothing about any of the West Coast pottery companies. I desperately needed a source of reference. I chose this book and I have not been disappointed. It covers 28 companies,gives a biography of each,shows examples of the marks used, and very clear photos of items made by each.Descriptions and values of the items shown are also included.I highly recommend this book for any pottery buyers library.

An excellent book for any California pottery collector!
I would recommened this book to anyone interested in collecting California pottery. This book has a large selection of photos of the various types of pottery produced and the different markings used on the pottery. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. California, Southern    6. Pottery & Ceramics    7. Pottery, American    8. Reference - Price Guides   

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Where are ALL the Christmas items???
I ordered the book and generally liked it, but was disappointed it does NOT include all the Christmas items HH made and that this is a small section of the book..:0

wonderful reference
if you are looking for information on Holt Howard collectibles, this is the book for you.I has lots of color pictures and descriptions with specifics.

The Best Figural Kitchenware Book so far!!!!!!!
This is one of the best books on Figural Kitchenware of the 50's and 60'sthat I have seen so far.Not only great pictures, but the best informationabout Holt Howard Collectibles as well as nock offs.I have used my copymore than any other reference book I own on Kitchenware.Walter Dworkincan't put out another soon enough.Can't wait! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectors and collecting    7. General    8. History    9. Holt-Howard Company    10. Pottery & Ceramics    11. Pottery figures    12. Reference - Price Guides    13. United States    14. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    15. Ceramics    16. Reference works   

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more than just a great pottery collector's reference
The book's focus is the pottery of two California-based companies, Treasure Craft and Pottery Craft, throughout the second half of the 20th century.Higby is intimately acquainted with his topic:he grew up on the West Coast with the pottery, he did business with its manufacturers, he has actively collected and traded in their wares for much of his adult life.He had personal access to the eyewitnesses, for reasons other than simply being an author or collector, and it shows.
Great book
George has done a great job of covering the history and the products of this great California and Hawaii institution.A very good read. ... Read more

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

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An Invaluable Resource for Collecting Pottery & Porcelain
As a new collector of pottery and porcelain, I have been overwhelmed with the confusing array of producers, history, makers and their marks, background, etc. that surround the vast world of collecting.This is thefirst book that I have read on the subject that gives me a framework tohang all the details on... exactly what us "big picture" peopleneed to make sense of it all!Read more

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

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Not pleased
This was the first book I bought on Salt and Pepper Shakers.I didn't find it helpful at all.Unless you just want a collection of S&P books, don't waste your money.

Nice Starter Book
The book has tons of pictures.Some of the sets shown are not "true" sets.It is a great book to get a general idea of all the many themes of salt and pepper collecting.High end and low end are all well represented.It was fun to see sets I never knew existed that I would like to have.It gave me more stuff to look for in auctions.It's always fun to add to collections!

Erroneous Valuations.
The monetary valuations of Salt & Pepper Shakers in this book are virtually useless to either a collector or seller. I have never seen a book so totally unresearched on both pricing and product description. The majority of the photos of the S&P's do not describe the material utilized in their construction, so one is left wondering if they are looking at plastic, metal or other material. Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Character salt and pepper shak    6. Character salt and pepper shakers    7. Collectors and collecting    8. Kitchenware    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Salt and pepper shakers   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Prices    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    9. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. General    5. Pottery & Ceramics   

Reviews (6)

Needs Work
I find Schiffer collector books in general to be amateurish and of poor quality and this one is no exception. Many of the photos suffer from unprofessional lighting, rendering the supposed colors unrecognizable. There are also numerous typos, and the writing style is more of a personal narrative than a factual account. Some people might find this chatty style appealing but I find it distracting. I also don't think we need so much coverage of the "artistry of John Parry," especially of his jewelry. I'm sure he was a very nice man, but I think this info would have been better put at the end of the book as an appendix rather than in the front. Most people buy collector books in order to readily identify and price their items--the biographical information, and the stuff about "morgue" items is interesting, but shouldn't take up so much space. I recommend the next edition go more in-depth on the officially licensed go-along items, as these are more likely to be encountered by the average collector than some of the more obscure decaled lines that have pages written about them.

Post '86 Fiesta a fantastic Book!!!!
I found the book tobe insightful and full of a plethora of information that experienced and new collectors could use. It is a worth while edition to any fiesta library. I also was thrilled to see the paintings of artist Philip Carroll in the book and on the back cover of paintings using fiesta. What a wonderful concept!

Wow, this book is a definite MUST!
I was very pleased w- this book! I have been a Fiesta collector for several years & found this book not only extremely informative, but a very useful tool too. The writing is superb! This book carries current values for lilac, sapphire, & other HTF pieces. Because post 86 Fiesta is currently in production & "readily available", I understand that it is impossible to put values on anything else. I was especially fascinated & intrigued with the many great pictures, espeically of the rare & morgue pieces. Overall, this book is the best post 86 book on the market; it is definitely a must have for any collector!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Crafts / Hobbies    7. Fiesta ware    8. Homer Laughlin China Company    9. Newell    10. Pottery & Ceramics    11. Pottery, American    12. West Virginia    13. Parry, Jonathan Owen