Godden's Guide to English Blue & White Porcelain

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The famous Geoffrey Godden collection of blue & white porcelain including Bow, Worcester, Chelsea, Vauxhall, Limehouse, Bristol, Caughley and much more. Part of this collection was recently sold at Bonhams in London on June the 30th 2010. Bringing together and updating current information on blue and white porcelain not only from the 18th century but also the 19th century. Each section concludes with an indication of expected values for certain items such as teapots, creamers and teabowls. The book ends with chapters on unattributed groups and problems, fakes and reproductions.

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"This is the first major book on English blue and white porcelain since the early 1970s. Not only is it the latest and most up-to-date work, but it includes types not previously studied and extends the range of wares into the early years of the nineteenth century. It is a unique overall study." "The number of instructive illustrations exceeds seven hundred, including helpful comparison photographs and details of identifying features - footrims, handle forms, manufacturing characteristics and marks."--BOOK JACKET. This is the first major book on English blue and white porcelain since the early 1970s. Not only is it the latest and most up-to-date work, but it includes types not previously studied and extends the range of wares into the early years of the 19th century.

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