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Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2005 The vast array of ceramics manufactured by the venerable English manufactory Wedgwood, appear in over 500 stunning color photos. Early green-glazed earthenwares, Queen’s Ware, black basalt, jasper ware, dry-bodied stonewares, majolica, bone china, and lustre ware forms range from teapots and tableware to statuary and Art Deco sculptures. The fascinating, detailed history of the development and dissemination of Wedgwood products includes a useful timeline for quick ref... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** This autobiography was originally written in 1946 by eight-victory WWII Fighter Ace, Jack Ilfrey. This new edition has been expanded with many new photographs (many never before published), a special color photo section, and three detailed aircraft profile paintings. The reader will fly through the skies with Ilfrey in his P-38 as he and his unit, the famed 94th Fighter Squadron, befome the first group of American aircraft to fly from the USA to E... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means "thing to wear." This book provides an overview of some traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. The text gives price ranges for items that would be reasonable in a store or gallery, and explains what to look for when collecting. A... more information

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United Kingdom: Ashmolean Museum, 1988 Catalogue of an exhibition of contemporary Japanese lacquer by two of the finest lacquer artists, Mutsumi and Misako Suzuki, at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm and the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.. Paperback. New/As New. ... more information

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United Kingdom: Ashmolean Museum, 1992 This catalog fills the need of scholars and collectors alike for information on Japanese bronzes of the Meiji period. Presenting the John R. Young Collection, it studies and illustrates beautiful Japanese bronzes, metalwork, cloisonne, and Shibayama lacquer.. Hardcover. New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 **NEW** Never before have sheet music covers of America's beloved song writer Irving Berlin been presented in a single volume. Over 540 beautiful color photographs display Berlin's sheet music, published by Irving Berlin himself, spanning the years 1907 to 1971. Among the many familiar song titles are "Marie From Sunny Italy," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Always," "Remember," "Anything You Can Do,&q... more information

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Paperweight Press, 1995 In this delightful book, Gerard Ingold depicts the remarkable history of the legendary Saint Louis glass factory. He traces a hundred and fifty year of paperweight production, illustrating the different steps involved in fabricating paperweights. He includes interviews with well-known enthusiasts, who express their passion for the subject. A concise glossary at the end of the book introduces the new collector to many of the terms used to describe paperweights and their production. In... more information

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Taipei: Dohosha, 1992 This special exhibition of The National Palace Museum's collection of scholar's studio implements includes objects dating from ancient China through the late Ch'ing dynasty. Main text in Japanese with 3 accompanying articles in English. They include: # Development for the Scholar's Studio of Chinese Crafts: An Introduction by Tsai Mei-fen, translated by Amy Mayer # The Four Treasures of the Scholar's Studio # The Decorative Arts of the Scholar's Studio # Conclus... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1996 This book comprises four manuals compiled from official sources during World War II Manuals such as those in this book, were distributed widely through the fleet and used constantly as a standard reference. The Office of Naval Intelligence published a library of manuals that covered our own Navy as well as British, French, Soviet, Japanese and German Navies, among others. The first part of this book comprises the manual entitiled ONI 222-US:United States ... more information

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UK International Ceramics Ltd., 1998 From Bonzo and Ooloo to The Wizard of Oz, this excellent volume follows Royal Douton and Beswick's character figurine prodiction from its beginnings in 1922 to the present. Laviously illustrated with photos of the figurines, backmarks, dinnerware and the like, and further enhanced with comic strip drawings, production sketches and whatever else of interest that the author could drum-up, this book is a pleasure to look at for all generations, from the pre-readers to g... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** Quilts are a reflection of the people who make, use, and cherish them through the years. John Rice Irwin has personally conducted interviews with hundreds of old-time quiltmakers, some of whom were over one hundred years old. Detailed photographs taken by Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Hood depict an opulent conglomeration of quilts, from the community quilt which became known as the Murder Quilt. More importantly, Irwin looks under the quilts, at th... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2000 **NEW** The story behind the story of American country music goes back to Appalachian roots and the people who sang for local audiences and early radios in the early 20th century. No matter what you call the songs now--country, folk, traditional, old-time, hillbilly, and bluegrass--it is the music of a special breed of talented people who were part of one of the most interesting musical and entertainment stories in America's history. In their own word... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1984 **NEW** Quilts are a reflection of the people who made, used, and cherished them through the years. The author has interviewed hundreds of old-time quilters, some of whom were over one hundred years old. These interviews present a fresh oral history of the subject. Emphasis is placed on quilts and quilters in the Southern Appalachian region, but quilts from throughout America are included. . Soft Cover. New/Not Issued. ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources Ltd; (December 2002), 2000 Lacquer is one of the most inportant artistic traditions of Burma - and also a living craft. Frequently used to decorate vessels of great style and variety, it is also important in the embellishment of architecture, furniture and musical instruments, in the making of sculpture and even in the Burmese theater. A natural plastic, refined from the sap of a tree, lacquer can be used to elaborate almost any surface, and its visual impact ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources Ltd; (December 2002), 2000 Lacquer is one of the most important artistic traditions of Burma - and also a living craft. Frequently used to decorate vessels of great style and variety, it is also important in the embellishment of architecture, furniture and musical instruments, in the making of sculpture and even in the Burmese theater. A natural plastic, refined from the sap of a tree, lacquer can be used to elaborate almost any surface, and its visual impact ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000 Lacquer is one of the most important artistic traditions of Burma - and also a living craft. Frequently used to decorate vessels of great style and variety, it is also important in the embellishment of architecture, furniture and musical instruments, in the making of sculpture and even in the Burmese theater. A natural plastic, refined from the sap of a tree, lacquer can be used to elaborate almost any surface, and its visual impact can be stunning -... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1993 **NEW** The first U.S. night/all-weather fighter aircraft is chronicled, as is its use by Air Defense Command, Continental Air Command, Alaska and others. . Soft Cover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** Detailed developmental and operational history of the first USAF dedicated all-weather, jet-powered interceptor. It also features the colorful paint schemes applied to F-89s, which should appeal to both modelers and historians. . Soft Cover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** Popular carved wooden jewelry and novelties, from the 1920 to 1950 era, are attracting attention at antiques markets because they are delightful design images and happy reminders of a by-gone age. With over 425 color examples to delight the eye, this book gives readers a wonderful variety of items that often incorporate Plastics, Bakelite, and Lucite. The jewelry includes bracelets, necklaces, and charming figural pins in design themes encompassin... more information

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