Continental Porcelain (Letts Collectors' Guides)

Charles Letts Books, London, 1982. Revised. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. Introduction by author, marks, glossary and bibliography. The text is illustrated with 61 coloured plates. Black coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Colour photographic dustwrapper with white and pale blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. First published in 1974, and, this 1982 edition has been extensively revised. "In this book the main distinguishing factors and the main similarities of wares from different European manufacturies are pointed out, and the 64-colour illustrations, with their detailed captions, illustrate and amplify the fascinating history given in the introduction. The period covered is from the mid-18th century to the mid-19th century ... " – from front fold over panel blurb. Softening of the back strip edges with rubbing of the top book corners and lower book edges. Age toning of the text block edges. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners and to the top back strip edge; the top dustwrapper edge is creased and rubbed with a small tear to the top left-hand corner of the front panel. Rubbing of the dustwrapper panels and the rear panel is a little stained. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 7 - 79, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Porcelain; ISBN: 0850973546. ISBN/EAN: 9780850973549. Inventory No: 0128441. . 9780850973549