books about: porcelains     books:       KPM Plaques: Gaining an Insight into the Art of Painting on Porcelain7 reviews Sean Shakrovski, Vera Rininberg Finestein Book Publishing, 2005 This book is Priceless!!! I just received a copy of the KPM Plaques book and I am totally amazed. This is the only book of its kind in the world that focuses specifically on KPM Plaques. Collectors or anyone looking to learn more about this rare form of art will find never before seen information and pictures of these incredible plaques. After reading the section "the General History of Porcelain" I realized why KPM ...             Ceramic Bead Jewelry: 30 Fired & Inspired Projects10 reviews Jennifer Heynen Lark Books, 2008 Fresh, Fun and Fabulous I am not a ceramic bead maker, but after reading Jennifer Heynen's book I feel like I want to go out and get myself a kiln and a hunk of clay and start making snakes and balls and just getting my hands dirty just like when I was a kid! I had the good fortune to actually meet Jennifer at a jewelry workshop right before her book came out. I bought it because I was curious, and now I really want to ...             Antique Limoges at Home65 reviews Debby DuBay Schiffer Publishing, 2003 beautifully illustrated and practical authoritative antiques guide on limoges Numerous color photographs of limoges' pieces or sets in different rooms of a home--foyer, livingroom, bedrooms, etc.--illustrate how this highly desirable porcelain can enhance any setting. Individual pieces and sets are highlighted in middle chapters on different types of limoges such as plates, ewers, platters, chalices, dresser sets, punch bowls, teapots, vases, and others. With these pieces ...             Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain and Clay10 reviews Lois Lehner Collector Books, 1988 A Very informative book. This book is jam packed with pottery marks, a great value for the price. I had no idea that there were so many. It is extremely informative, giving a brief history, manufacture dates and much more information for each company listed. I would definately recommend this to anyone with an interest in collecting or selling pottery.             The No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, More10 reviews Robert L. Miller Portfolio Pr, 1998 Most Precise and Knowledgeable Hummel BIBLE on the Market I have all, since the first publication, of Robert Miller's Price Guide to MI Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures and More. Mr. Miller has all the knowledge one would expect & want to find in his books after much research and many trips to Germany to gain this knowledge. This is THE HUMMEL BIBLE! I highly recommend this book to all Hummel collectors or to anyone interested in the collecting of ...             Collector's Encyclopedia of R.S. Prussia: Fourth Series7 reviews Mary Frank Gaston Collector Books, 1994 A reviewer from Ohio Wonderful book with full color pictures. Also pictures of the marks. Great price guide! Will use this over & over.             Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases17 reviews Debby Dubay Schiffer Publishing, 2003 Collecting Hand Pained Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases A must book for anyone who collects or is interested in collecting Limoges. Debby Dubay is an expert on this subject.             Bill in a China Shop8 reviews Katie Weaver, Tim Raglin, 2003 Adorable New Children's Book That the Whole Family Will Love Bill is not your average bull, for instead of being rough and tumble, Bill is a sensitive soul who has a marvelous collection of china cups. However, Bill doesn't do well when he's around fragile items, so when he begins browsing antique and china shops, searching for one more perfect cup, he is plagued by one very big problem: getting in the front door. For most china shops don't allow bulls ...             Living With Limoges89 reviews Debby DuBay Schiffer Publishing, 2001 Love Debby DuBay's books on Limoges! A MUST for all!!! Living With Limoges is just wonderful. Fantastic photos of the most beautiful pieces of antique Limoges I have ever seen. I could not find this book at my local book stores, shopped the net and found www limogesantiques com and www collectinglimoges com and found Debby DuBay's fantastic reference books on Limoges. It had all of the marks and I found the back stamp I was looking for. This book ...             Beatrix Potter Collectibles: The Peter Rabbit Story Characters13 reviews Debby Dubay, Kara Sewall Schiffer Publishing, 2005 Love Debby DuBay's new book on Potter! A must for the collector! This charming book opens with Debby DuBay chatting away on how she met the Miss Potter and collector of today - Kara Sewall. I love this book and highly recommend it to all collectors, Peter Rabbit and Potter fans. Thanks to Debby DuBay for another charming book; she has a unique way of inviting us into her life and the lives of her friends and then getting us addicted to whatever the subject ...             American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide4 reviews Dorothy Kamm Collector Books, 1997 Extensive, expansive, educational A must-have for collectors and antique dealers alike. This book details the history, production, and decoration of American handpainted porcelain, all with beautiful photographs and helpful illustrations. A key component is the identification and valuation of handpainted items.             The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 20085 reviews Joni Miller Workman Publishing Company, 2007 The collectible teapot and tea calendar 2007 - 2008 I have been buying these calendars for at least five years for myself and a group of friends who love them as much as I do, so we've made a Christmas tradition of this giving and receiving this calendar. They are beautifully done with so much interesting history noted on each photo.             Collecting Lladro: Identification & Price Guide4 reviews Peggy Whiteneck Krause Publications, 2003 A Fantastic Resource! For anyone who is interested in learning more about Lladró, the company, the history, the incredible artistry, "relatives" such as NAO and Zaphir, collecting and becoming better at collecting, and how to care for your collection, this book is fantastic and I highly recommend it! Peggy Whiteneck is truly an expert in this field, and has a passion for collecting Lladró that shows in every page. ...             Homer Laughlin China: "A Giant Among Dishes", 1873-1939 (Schiffer Book for Collectors)6 reviews Jo Cunningham Schiffer Publishing, 1998 A must have for the serious collector This book is indispensable for indentifying the older pieces of Homer Laughlin. While not a price guide per se it does give the reader an idea of the value of older pottery shapes.             Mustache Cups: Timeless Victorian Treasures7 reviews Pauline C. Peck, Glenn Erardi Schiffer Publishing, 1999 A Definite "Must Have" for Serious Collectors Not since Dorothy Hammond's 1972 book on Mustache Cups has anyone written on this subject. Pauline and Glenn are to be congratulated for producing this fine publication which, in my opinion, is long overdue. The book is split into chapters dealing with the different types of cups and saucers and it is well illustrated with detailed photographs. No matter how many pictures the book has, ...             Chintz Ceramics5 reviews Jo Anne P. Welsh Schiffer Publishing, 1998 Informative, interesting, and inspiring! This book clearly shows the author's enthusiasm and knowledge of chintz ceramics. Beautifully illustrated and packed with information for both the novice and experienced collector of chintz china. Highly recommended!             Collector's Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China4 reviews Mary Frank Gaston Collector Books, 1996 An essential guide for flow blue collector's This is an essential guide for collectors of flow blue china. It features over 400 pieces photographed in color and described in detail. For identification purposes, all of the manufacturers' marks on these pieces are shown in enlarged b/w photos. There are also cross-references for manufacturers and their patterns and types of objects other than plates. For the collector, there is a history ...             Restaurant China : Identification & Value Guide for Restaurant, Airline, Ship & Railroad Dinnerware (Volume 2)7 reviews Barbara J. Conroy Collector Books, 1999 A Feast of Knowledge A superb reference book for the serious collector / dealer. The appendix sections devoted to distributors, restaurants and hotel chains are special interest. Often collectors interests are in a narrow field - such a book helps to widen their appreciation of other collecting opportunities.             American Limoges: Identification & Value Guide4 reviews Raymonde Limoges Collector Books, 1996 A necessary tool for the collector of American Limoges china Do not purchase any Limoges China, (american) without this book. It is a priceless resource to be carried with you as you explore antique shops. I wish that I had it with me before I gave away my American Limoges China, thinking that it was worthless. Raymonde Limoges has done a great job in assembling this book.             Greetings With Love: The Book of Valentines (Architecture)4 reviews Michele Karl Pelican Publishing Company, 2003 Great book for gift, collectors or history buffs This is the most complete book on Valentines Day I have seen. Filled with interesting facts, over 200 (not 20) vintage Valentines, the history of Valentines Day, fun crafts for kids, recipes andmore. A must have book. AAAA+++++++              search for books 1873-1939, american, architecture, beatrix, calendar, ceramics, characters, collectible, collectibles, collecting, collector, collectors, dinnerware, encyclopedia, figurines, greetings, identification, inspired, laughlin, mustache, painting, porcelain, projects, railroad, restaurant, schiffer, timeless, treasures, valentines, victorian books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen VHS: Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado (Stratford Festival) we recommend Love Debby DuBay's new book on Potter! A must for the collector! leave a comment home  impressum - about us