Franciscan Dining Services

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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: If you want the curent average price of Franciscan serving pieces, this is not your book. If you want excellent color photos of the breadth of the Franciscan Ware line, clear photos of the various trademarks, and a concise history of Franciscan Ware, then this is an excellent book. I am afraid that it will eventually prove to be one of the most expensive gifts I have ever given.

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Summary: Excellent color photos of Franciscan Ware with fine comments
Review: If you want the curent average price of Franciscan serving pieces, this is not your book. If you want excellent color photos of the breadth of the Franciscan Ware line, clear photos of the various trademarks, and a concise history of Franciscan Ware, then this is an excellent book. I am afraid that it will eventually prove to be one of the most expensive gifts I have ever given.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected
Review: It has nice pictures, however, it doesn't give any price guidelines. It would be helpful to have all the manufactures markings in it rather than just a few.

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Summary: Limited usefullness: some factual errors; shows all patterns
Review: This book is excellent in that it shows all the Franciscan patterns. Beyond that its' usefullness is limited. Superficial discussion of the history of Gladding & McBean and the evolution of the Franciscan line of pottery. Not nearly enough space devoted to the "art and serving" pieces. As a price guide it has no value whatsoever.