Miller's: Blue & White Pottery: A Collector's Guide (Miller's Collector's Guides) [Paperback]

Gillian Neale (Author)

Book Description

Series: Miller's Collector's Guides | Publication Date: February 17, 2000

The wide range of pottery decorated in blue and white with intricate transfer-printed patterns is popular among collectors. Intended as an introduction to the subject, this guide provides information on materials, techniques, manufacturers, and styles. "Fact Files" highlight key aspects of each subject, show manufacturers' identifying marks and feature tips on collecting. Advice on care and restoration is provided at the back of the book, along with a glossary.

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About the Author

Gillian Neale began collecting blue-and-white pottery after inheriting a bowl in the "Italian" pattern from her grandmother. She established her own antiques business in the early 1980s and now from her base in Aylesbury deals exclusively in blue-and-white wares. She is a member of the British Antique Dealers' Association and spends much of her time attending major vetted antiques fairs across Britain. Gillian has given talks on blue-and-white pottery and has also appeared as an expert on BBC1's Going for a Song. sales points --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (February 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840002875
• ISBN-13: 978-1840002874
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blue & White Pottery, July 15, 2000

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This review is from: Blue & White Pottery (Miller's Collector's Guides) (Paperback)

This book is set up to accomodate the beginning collector as well as the experienced. Found among its 64 pages are an introduction to blue and white pottery, guidlines for care and repair, a list of dealers, an index, a glossery, and suggested reading lists. Most of all the great color pictures and pricing guidelines make for interesting reading. Heavier cover and glossy pages make it a permanent part of a research library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Intro to Blue and White, April 3, 2002

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This review is from: Miller's: Blue & White Pottery: A Collector's Guide (Miller's Collector's Guides) (Paperback)

Lots of information and pictures, written in a breezy, informative, energetic style. I learned a minimum of one new thing on every page. I only wish there were more pages. The pictures are good but too small, as is the caption print. I don't understand why the English produce their outstanding guides to antiques in such small formats. Full of tips on how to spot subtle defects and repairs, and not-so-obvious features that can enhance or detract from value. The American edition has price information in US dollars. Get this book and read it and it will add to your enjoyment of your collection or get you started on one!

5.0 out of 5 stars Debbie, Sonoma,CA, February 15, 2010

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This review is from: Miller's: Blue & White Pottery: A Collector's Guide (Miller's Collector's Guides) (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book! I am a big collector of Blue & White, and this book is very informative. I also use it as a coffee table book. I would highly recommed this to any blue & white lover.