Japanese Noritake China - Patterns Forms Marks / Illustrated Book + Values

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THE COLLECTOR’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NORITAKE
by Joan Van Patten, Collector Books, KY, 1984/1990.
447 color photographs with identifying captions highlight this early out-of-print book on collectible Japanese Noritake pottery and porcelain.  This book covers by chapter:  About Japan; History of Morimura Bros., The Forerunner of Noritake; History of the Noritake Co. Ltd.; A Trip to the Noritake Museum in Nagoya; History of the Okura Art China Co.; The Larkin Connection; Old Larkin Catalog Ads and Information; Techniques Used on Noritake Wares; Old Ads Featuring Noritake China; Matching Services and Unknown Patterns; The Art of Entertaining Correctly in the 20s and 30s; How to Care for Your Noritake Porcelain; Detection of Damage, Restoration and Insuring; Backstamps and Pertinent Information; Photos and Description; Glossary; Index to Items by Plate Number; Bibliography; and Price Guide [see date of publication].
8.8” x 11.3” color-imprinted hardback in very good condition.  200 pages.
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