Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery [Hardcover]

Sharon Huxford (Author), Bob Huxford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1978

The most popular writers in the pottery field compiled this richly informative deluxe guide featuring hundreds of pieces of McCoy pottery, and for over 20 years it has been the best resource for collectors. Large color photos fill this deluxe guide which has been updated to reflect the current market values. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy. REVIEW: Since 1980 this book has been the standard reference for McCoy collectors across the country. The Huxfords are well respected in this field, and their book is continually reprinted with updated values. It's the one and only resource on McCoy pottery you'll ever need.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1st edition (March 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891450688
• ISBN-13: 978-0891450689
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #326,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Pottery & Ceramics

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful information and beautiful pictures., August 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery (Hardcover)

I was very pleased with the information on the McCoy Pottery Company and the pottery manufactured by McCoy that this book offered. I would recommened this book to anyone interested in collecting McCoy pottery. This book has a large selection of photos of the various types of pottery produced and the different markings used on the pottery.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Endless hours of fun, January 4, 2003

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Heather A. Feinberg (Mayfield Heights, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery (Hardcover)

I received this book as a gift. It is a great reference to have when I am shopping for McCoy pottery and want to make sure I am not over paying. The detailed history of McCoy is also very interesting. My only complaint is that one page of descriptions was duplicated and as a result, it is missing accurate descriptions for one page or about 15 items.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the serious collector, April 5, 2003

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bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery (Hardcover)

This is a well-organized reference to McCoy. It contains a history of McCoy; this added knowledge adds to the fun of collecting and allow you to sound more as if you know what you are doing. Then there are pages on the different "marks" of the pottery. There is a dated value guide. Nevertheless, I find it easer to do my own comparing. The big plus is the color pictures that show what is available. For those discriminate people that do not just buy anything that says McCoy there is an index. It is also fun to see you McCoy pieces in the book.