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Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art, Pair of 1st Ed's Books

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A two volume set on European Ceramic Art. 1.) European Ceramic Art from the end of the Middle Ages to circa 1815. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1952. 1st Ed hardcover with no dust jacket. 788 pp. A comprehensive dictionary of European ceramic art including extensive information on factories, artists, technical terms, and much more. 2.) European Ceramic Art by W. B. Honey. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1949. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Unpaginated. Illustrated in color and black and white. Sections include information on Italian Majolica, Palissy and Hafner Ware, Rhenish Stoneware, Chinese Porcelain and the Baroque, and much more. The first volume is a dictionary and the 2nd volume is an illustrated historical survey. Thee two volumes are considered the best books available on the subject. 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:
    W.B. Honey (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1952, 1949
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. books show signs of age/fading/dust jacket has small losses.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-184-1st1stDibs: LU2605110824261

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