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 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437189032)

""The ABC Of Collecting Old English China"" is a comprehensive guidebook for collectors of antique English china. Written by J.F. Blacker and first published in 1908, the book provides a short history of English factories and their production of china before 1800. The author also shares his knowledge on how to apply tests to identify unmarked china from this period. The book includes detailed descriptions of various types of English china, including porcelain, earthenware, and stoneware, and provides advice on how to assess their condition and value. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in collecting antique English china and provides valuable insights into the history of the industry.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.

Author: J. F. Blacker
ISBN-10: 1437189032
ISBN-13: 9781437189032
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d