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The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880: v. 1 (Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery, 1780-1880)
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Product Description
This dictionary brings together many facts about blue and white printed pottery at the height of its popularity and prodution.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #410028 in Books
- Published on: 1999-01-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 424 pages
Customer Reviews
A useful addition to the main dictionary
This volume is well laid out in alphabetical order and easy to follow. The basis of the dictionary is the name of the designs rather than the manufacturer of the pottery. New items are flagged and updated items are cross referenced to the Volume 1 edition. This does limit the book as a complete reference unless you are also in possession of Volume 1. There is an unfortunate limit on colour plates when black and white presentation does not do justice to the illustrations. The major limitation of the volume is the lack of dating information in relation to the huge variety of designs on offer.
Volume Two of the Definitive Work
At the time of writing this was rated 3 stars. Why? As a serious long term collector of Blue & White, I have to say that this & Volume 1 are unarguably the definitve texts, & they clearly supersede all the earlier (& later) error ridden lightweight competetors.
Volume 1 is the main work; this work (Vol. 2) is merely a slimmer updating. It is, as the title says, a properly researched reference dictionary (lavishly illustrated), not a chatty fireside book.
The only omissions (deliberate) are the American views, such as those made by Stubbs with the Spread Eagle Border etc., for which you'll have to turn to "Arman" or other early American publications.
In summary;- a first class extension to Volume 1, and must rate 5 stars. Essential reference for any serious collector.
