A good clean copy of a rarely encountered volume, "Old English Furniture for the Small Collector", by J. P. Blake and A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins, both well known and widely regarded as connoisseurs in their day. The Third Edition of this work, as here offered, was published by B.T.Batsford of London in 1948. Readable and informative text together with some very good black and white plates. Hard covers, 154 pages, original dust jacket, now rather untidy. Ref. ZOEFFTSCJA/**. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "The Price Guide to English 18th Century Drinking Glasses", by George Turnbull and Anthony Herron, published by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1970. The prices are, of course, now of historical interest only; however, the fine black and white illustrations which form the basis of the book are of lasting value and are a great aid in training the eye of all those who would seek to develop a proper understanding of what collecting is really all about. A good basic training manual in fact for the apprentice dealer. Hard covers, 359 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTPGTE1CDGGTAAH/B4. $145.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good tidy copy of "Porcelain Through The Ages", by George Savage, first published in 1954, and here offered as issued by Penguin in 1963. A readable broad brush survey of the development and evolution of the manufacture of porcelain around the world and over the centuries from this prolific author. Still in everyday use as a valuable aid to the study of the subject after half a century. Soft covers, 348 pages, black and white illustrations. Ref. ZPTTAGS/**. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 Known today in the Antiques Trade simply as "Cotterell", "Old Pewter, It's Makers and Marks", by Howard Herschel Cotterell, first appeared in 1929 and was instantly recognised as the definitive work on the subject of English, Scottish and Irish pewter. Since that date, it's reputation has tended only to increase, and we here offer a fine clean copy of the First Tuttle Edition, being the ninth printing which was issued in 1975 by Charles E.Tuttle and Co. of Rutland, Vermont. With an alphabetical list of over 6,000 pewterers, together with illustrations of their marks, this is a "must have" publication for the pewter collector. Hard covers, large format, 432 pages plus plates illustrating touches, original dust jacket, original slip case. Ref. ZOPIMAMHHC/A5. SOLD.

 

 

 A good clean copy of this treasury of valuable information, engagingly presented here in her own inimitable manner by Country Life magazine connoisseur, Therle Hughes. "Collecting Small Decorative Antiques", published in 1966 for Bookplan, by Lutterworth Press, brings together in one volume, two previously successful published works by the author, "Small Decorative Antiques" and "More Small Decorative Antiques", thus offering double value for money. Usual high standard plus good black and white plates. Hard covers, 216 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZCSDATH/A6. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean First Edition copy of "Glass Animals : 3,500 Years of Artistry and Design", by Albane Dolez, published by Harry N.Abrams of New York in 1988. Glass animals are among the most universally admired and widely collected art forms in glass. A native Parisienne, the author has been involved professionally in glass for the past twenty years. Here, in this magnificent volume, with it's three hundred superb illustrations in both color and black and white, she surveys this rich heritage and provides an invaluable reference work for collectors of glass everywhere. Hard covers, large format, 224 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZGA3YOAADAD/A5. $85.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "The Price Guide to Victorian Furniture", by John Andrews, published by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1973. The prices are, of course, now a matter of historical interest only, however, the fine black and white illustrations which form the basis of the book are of lasting value and are a great aid in training the eye of all those who would seek to develop a proper appreciation of Victorian furniture. A good basic training manual in fact for the apprentice dealer. Hard covers, 339 pages, original dust jacket. Ref.ZTPGTVFJA/ B4. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean copy of "Fire and Light in the Home Pre 1820", by John Caspall, originally published in 1987 by The Antique Collectors' Club of Woodbridge, Suffolk, and here offered as reprinted by them in 1995. A treasure trove of historical information concerning the implements used in heating and lighting the Georgian home, the text complemented by a wealth of fine black and white illustrations. Full marks to both author and publisher for this absorbing volume which maintains the high standard of quality that we have come to expect from the A.C.C. Hard covers, large format, 278 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZFALITHP1JC/B3. $165.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean copy of "Liverpool Porcelain of the 18th Century and it's Makers", by Knowles Boney, first published in 1957 by B.T.Batsford, this edition issued by Portman Press of London in 1989. Today regarded as the standard work on the subject, Dr.Boney here sketches the rise, development and decline of china-making in eighteenth century Liverpool. Sound academic text, accompanied by fifty black and white plates. Hard covers, large format, 223 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZLPOT1CAIMKB/C5. $95.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A scarce complete set of all twenty volumes of "Collector's Pieces", by John Bedford and friends, including all of the rare and hard to find numbers. Published between 1964 and 1969, by Cassell and Co. of London, all volumes offered in this set are First Editions with the exception of No.1 "Wedgwood", which is a Second Impression of the Second Edition and was printed in 1968. The complete set comprises:- 1. Wedgwood Jasper Ware : 2. Bristol and Other Coloured Glass : 3. Staffordshire Pottery Figures : 4. All Kinds of Small Boxes : 5. Old English Lustre Ware : 6. Pewter :7. Delftware : 8. Wine Labels : 9. English Crystal Glass : 10. Old Worcester China : 11. Chelsea and Derby China : 12. Old Sheffield Plate : 13. Silhouettes : 14. Paperweights : 15. Jewellery 1837-1901 : 16. Toby Jugs : 17. Jade and Other Hardstone Carvings : 18. Chinese and Japanese Lacquer : 19. Old Spode China : 20. Victorian Prints. Hard covers, average 64 pages each, original dust jackets. Ref. ZCPTCSOTVJBEA1T1/B4. $295.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

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