Antique English British Pottery Porcelain / In-Depth Encyclopedia Book For Sale

This early out-of-print book provides a comprehensive survey of antique English pottery and porcelain and “contains over six hundred and fifty plates—sixteen pages of them in full color—illustrating more than a thousand documentary specimens of marked British pottery and porcelain of the period from 1700-1900.”AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH POTTERY AND PORCELAIN by Geoffrey A. Godden, Bonanza Books Inc., N.Y., 1966. “The illustrations have been collected from a wide variety of sources—from local as well as national museums, from private collectors, and from antique dealers—and the majority of specimens have not previously been illustrated in any reference book. Indeed, many documentary examples illustrate the work of potters never before represented in a book. Although affording a companion volume to the author’s highly praised Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks, this handsome book is, nevertheless, self-contained. Its contents include a summary of British ceramic art, an outline of the development of the pottery industry and, in relevant sections, information on the major firms. All illustrations are accompanied by basic information on manufacturers, wares, period, form of mark, etc. A comprehensive glossary is linked with the illustrations to enhance the reader’s appreciation of the various types of ceramic body and styles of decoration, and the bibliography provides an important guide to further detailed information. There is no doubt that this illustrated encyclopedia will prove absolutely invaluable to the beginner, the general collector, and the specialist alike.”7.5” x 10” hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 390 pages.FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.