The collector's POCKET BOOK OF CHINA

London & New York & Sydney & Toronto: Country Life Books / Hamlyn, 1970. Cover picture: Chelsea candelabrum (1765). Illustrations by Therle Hughes. Into this book are condensed the facts most needed by the collector of English pottery and porcelain. For ease of reference these have been divided into eight sections, with individual charateristics considered in separate detail and arranged alphabetically. The sections include an introductory chronological summarary; definitions of common technical terms; an alphabetical catalogue of wares, ornament and glazes; a descriptive list of items for the collector, and a survey of the more important potters, their products and dates of working, including their symbols, initials and date letters; also an explanation of the registry of design symbols and other official marks. Contents: 1). Introduction. 2). Brief definitions of common technical terms. 3). Alphabetical catalogue of wares. 4). Ornament, including glazes, 5). Items for the collector. 6). Potters, their products, initials, date letters. 6). Potters, their products and their dates of working. 7). Potters' symbols, initials, date letters. 8). Registry of design and other official marks. Over 900 illustrations. With index. 376 pag.. Third impression. Hard bound with dustjacket. Very good copy/With reading-cord. 16cmx11,5cm.