Encyclopedia of British Pottery & Porcelain

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Summary: Essential reference of English pottery and porcelain.
Review: Geoffrey Godden's concise and comprehensive volume is universally recognized as the cornerstone of the serious student's refernece library. Identifying and dating decorative and utilitarian wares fashioned through the prior 300 years by the English is a fulfilling occupation. A grasp of the history and of the people of England brings with it a reverence for the spirit of the times captured and made tangible by these links to their makers. Godden's work is the "bookmark" directory to those links.

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Summary: Essential reference of English pottery and porcelain.
Review: Geoffrey Godden's concise and comprehensive volume is universally recognized as the cornerstone of the seriousstudent's refernece library. Identifying and dating decorative and utilitarian wares fashioned through theprior 300 years by the English is a fulfilling occupation. A grasp of the history and of the people of England brings with it a reverence for the spirit of the times captured and made tangible by these links to their makers. Godden's work is the "bookmark" directory to those links.

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Summary: Geoffrey A. Godden is the Master
Review: If you deal in or collect antique English pottery and/or porcelain this is the only book on marks you will ever need. It is worth the money. It is known in the trade as the 'Bible on English marks' and its authority is never questioned. The maker and historical notes included with every identification, give you direction if more research is desired.

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Summary: This is the BIBLE of British Marks, it has them all.
Review: This book is a must reference for all pottery collectors. It has all the marks and makers in an easy to find format. Trilogy Antiques