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The Practical Book of Chinaware

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The Practical Book of Chinaware by Harold Donaldson Eberlein and Roger Wearne Ramsdell. New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1948. Hardcover with no dust jacket. 320 pp. A comprehensive reference book for the collector of old China from all countries. The book starts by explaining the fascination with China, defines what chinaware is, how it is made and gives general advise to the student of chinaware. It then lists China by country, Italian, French, French, Portuguese, German, Austrian, Swiss, Dutch, Belgian, Swedish, Danish, Russian, Polish, English and American. Illustrated in both color and black and white. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Roger Wearne Ramsdell (Author),Harold Donaldson Eberlein (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. cover shows small signs of age.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-882-1st1stDibs: LU2605113022132
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