A good clean First Edition copy of "The Arthur Negus Guide to English Clocks", by David Barker, published by Hamlyn in 1980. Written with that intimate knowledge that comes from a lifetime spent working as a professional clock restorer, this book will teach the reader how to recognise the qualities of a clock, to appreciate whether it has been restored well or badly and whether it needs repairs or is fundamentally sound. Hard covers, 192 pages, 140 illustrations, photographs and diagrams, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTANGTECDB/C3. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Delftware Tiles", by Hans van Lemmen, Number 179 in the Shire Album series, published by Shire Publications of Aylesbury in 1986. Excellent introduction to this rewarding subject, with well informed text by the author, complemented by a good selection of black and white illustrations. Soft covers, 32 pages, Ref. ZSAN1DTHVL/E1. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Old Sheffield Plate", by John Bedford and Derek Austin, Number 12 in the scarce "Collector's Pieces" series, published by Cassell and Co. of London in 1967. Hard covers, 64 pages, original dust jacket. We presently have a complete set of this series, comprising all twenty scarce volumes, and thus including all of the rare issues, in stock. Ref. ZOSPJBDACPN/B4. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean First Edition copy of "The Search for a Style, Country Life and Architecture 1897 - 1935", by John Cornforth, published by Andre Deutsch in association with Country Life in 1988. A book of sumptuous elegance which traces the history of taste in relation to the style, furnishing and decoration of the English country house, together with the role played by Country Life magazine in influencing and moulding that taste. Hard covers, large format, 263 pages, black and white plates, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTSAFSCLAA1JC/D2. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "These Minor Monuments, Fresh Lights on China Appreciation", by Cecilia Wolseley and Felicia Schuster, published by Angus and Robertson of London in 1970. As the sub title implies, this unusual and engaging book, written by two cousins, looks at the collecting of porcelain from a fresh and rather refreshing perspective. The text is aimed at the collector on a limited budget, and there are illustrations of a number of pieces found in London street markets for under £5.00! Happy days indeed! Hard covers, 115 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTMMCWAFS/B1. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean copy of "English Goldsmiths and their Marks", by Sir Charles James Jackson, first published in 1921, this edition from Dover Publications of New York issued in 1964. The standard work on the subject,"Jackson", is an invaluable working tool and is used on a daily basis by all those engaged in dealing in old silver. A History of the Goldsmiths and Plate Workers of England, Scotland and Ireland, containing a record of over 13,000 marks. Hard covers, large format, 747 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZEGATMSCJJ/B6. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Scottish Pottery", by Graeme Cruickshank, Number 191 in the Shire Album series, published by Shire Publications of Aylesbury in 1987. Excellent introduction to this rewarding subject, with well informed text by the author, complemented by a good selection of black and white illustrations. Soft covers, 32 pages, Ref. ZSAN1SPGC/E1. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean copy of "Godden's Guide to English Porcelain", by Geoffrey A. Godden FRSA, first published in 1978 and here offered in the edition specially printed for W.H.Smith in 1992. Superb academic text accompanied by lovely black and white and full color illustrations. Hard covers, large format, 223 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZGGTEPGA/A5. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "The Birdcage Book : Antique Birdcages for the Contemporary Collector", by Leslie Garisto, published by Simon & Schuster of New York in 1992. Despite the widespread interest in the subject, very little literature on birdcages is available to the collector. This delightful volume with it's well informed text and fine full color illustrations provides a fascinating and enthusiastic introduction to the field. Hard covers, 95 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTBBLG/C1. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Table Settings", by Robin Emmerson, Number 275 in the Shire Album series, published by Shire Publications of Aylesbury in 1991. Excellent introduction to this rewarding subject, with well informed text by the author, complemented by a good selection of black and white illustrations. Soft covers, 32 pages, Ref. ZSAN2TSRE/E1. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

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We also presently are able to offer ex-stock a fine copy of Robin Emmerson's British Teapots and Tea Drinking 1700 - 1850, issued by Norfolk Museums Service in 1994.

   

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