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British Studio Potters' Marks

by Robert Fournier ; Eric Yates-Owen

ISBN: 0713650397
ISBN-13: 9780713650396
Format: Hardcover

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Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist
Published date: 1999
Size: 6.25 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 2.8 pounds
Pages: 660

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British Studio PottersÕ Marks

(CERAMICS) YATES-OWEN Eric & FOURNIER Robert

[ISBN: 0713650397]

A & C Black Ltd, 2005 (1999). HB. Fine. Second edition. The first truly comprehensive directory of 20th century British studio pottersÕ marks. The entries are arranged alphabetically and give biographical data, information on the type of ceramics produced, location of pottery(ies) and dates when mark changed, along with examples. An indispensable reference book. 5000 line drawings. 234x156, 672pages (more information)

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Price: £40.00 ($70.37)