Collecting Antique Porcelain - Types Identification + Fakes Reproductions / Book

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ANTIQUE PORCELAIN
by John Sandon, Antique Collector’s Club, England, 1997.
Profusely illustrated in color, this comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information to both the novice and advanced collector of antique porcelain.  “From its discovery in ancient China, the story of porcelain unfolds country by country as thesecrets of manufacture were slowly passed from continent to continent.  Clear color illustrations have been carefully chosen to show the unique attributes of each kind of porcelain.  Each entry lists specialist books which offer more information.  This guide concludes with a general bibliography, details of maker’s marks and the dates of Chinese reigns.
This fascinating book covers by chapter:  Advice to Porcelain Collectors; Bargain Hunting and Serious Searching; Fakes, Reproductions and Restoration; Displaying and Caring for Your Collection; China; Japan; Italy; France; Germany; England; The Rest of the World; Appendix - Marks and Guides to Dating; Appendix 2 - Chinese Dynasties and Periods; Selected Bibliography and Index.
6.2” x 8.6” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  192 pages.
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