Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery And Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks) (Hardcover)

~ Ralph Kovel (Author), Terry Kovel (Author)

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"What the Kovels don't know about antiques isn't worth knowing."
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"As millions already know, any book carrying the Kovel byline will be as reliable, informative, and fact-filled as any collector could wish."
--American Country Collectibles

"What the Kovels don't know about antiques isn't worth knowing."
--House Beautiful

"The Kovels are arguably the authorities on antiques and collectibles in this country."
--Los Angeles Times

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; Revised edition (May 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517701375
• ISBN-13: 978-0517701379
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #276,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good resource for the collector, March 19, 2000

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

As with the Kovels other books, this reference is very exhaustive and complete. There are, perhaps, some mistakes, but given the volume of information here that is to be expected. I find I reach for this book first when I'm trying to identify a piece of this age group, and usually find what I'm looking for here. Easy to travel with, from antique shop to auction. A good buy.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many mistakes, November 21, 1999

By	Goloubev Evgueni (France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rather coplete book but-alas-full of mistakes in entries concerning German and Austrian porcelain.Take for example the Meissen porcelain:the authors put together in one large pile Meissen proper,Thieme factory,Fr.Hirsch,Helena Wolfsohn and other factories,though these are absolutely different things.The authors should make a bit of research before starting the project:What amazes me is that this is the 46th edition of the book and nobody ever corrected those mistakes.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An icon in this field. Excellent & portable quick reference., October 15, 1998

By A Customer

Good research, accurate information, and voluminous (if not exhaustive) representation of marks. Brief yet succinct information identifying maker, circa date and geographical location are offered with marks. Don't expect a good read or scholarly discourse. Small and light; easy to take on the road.