German Meissen Porcelain - Marks Types Patterns Dates Etc. / In-Depth Book

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Over 1,200 brilliant color and black-and-white photographs highlight this comprehensive book which traces the history of German Meissen porcelain including information on types, artists, marks and monograms. “The marks and signs on Meissen porcelain never have been described and explained as thoroughly as in this book.  New research has rendered surprising results and insights which will change opinions about a number of marks and the time periods they were in use.”
THE BOOK OF MEISSEN
by Robert E. Rontgen, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA, 1984.
Of all of the book published on Meissen, this is the “bible.”  “The most typical, not only the most beautiful creations of Meissen are shown and described.  Special attention is given to the 19th and 20th century products of the manufactory, neglected in most books about Meissen.  In thirteen chapters the book describes all facettes of the Meissen manufactory: The present state of the manufactory and its latest creations, Bottger’s first ceramic invention, the red stoneware and its re-discovery in the 20th century, sculptured Meissen art, the different shapes and forms of tableware, Meissen painting and decorations, and the much neglected little things the manufactory made like medals and coins, lithopanes, tiles, knick-knacks and technical porcelain.”   The author’s extensive research, copious superb color photographs and detailed captions, and in-depth research on marks and monograms combine to make this book a most beautiful and informative reference.
Massive / heavy 9.2” x 12.3” hardback with dust cover in very good condition (dust cover has repaired 4" tear). 333 pages.
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