The ABC Of Collecting Old English China: Giving A Short History Of The English Factories, And Showing How To Apply Tests For Unmarked China Before 180

By J.F. Blacker

Book Overview

""The ABC of Collecting Old English China"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by J.F. Blacker in 1908. The book provides a brief history of the English factories and offers practical advice on how to identify and evaluate unmarked china pieces produced before 1800. The author provides detailed information on the various types of china, including porcelain and earthenware, and explains how to distinguish between them. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of various china pieces, as well as a glossary of terms used in the industry. This book is an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of old English china, providing a wealth of information on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164856987
• ISBN13: 9781164856986
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"