Shawnee Pottery: An Identification & Value Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Jim Mangus (Author), Bev Mangus (Author) "The favorite part of our research has been the opportunity to talk with former employees of the Shawnee Pottery Company..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
This book is easy to use and includes many items that have never before been seen in print. More than 1,200 color photographs make this an invaluable reference to Shawnee Pottery.

Product Description
This book is arranged in an easy-to-use format and collectors will absolutely love it. Many items have never been shown elsewhere in print. Hundreds of listings with descriptions, current values, production dates, extensive histories, and background information in addition to more than 1,200 color photos. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book is easy to use and includes many items that have never before been seen in print. More than 1,200 color photographs make this an invaluable reference to Shawnee Pottery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; illustrated edition edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891455744
• ISBN-13: 978-0891455745
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,890 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelously complete reference book for collectors..., April 1, 2000

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

This is an excellent book. The Mangus' have put together an exhaustive reference on this collectible pottery. They cover everything! From planters to figurines, from bookends to cookie jars, from the design lines to the kitchenware, it's all here.

They include an extensive history of the pottery and its people (owners, designers, employees). They detail the various production methods used to produce the wide variety of wares. They include a wonderful section of photos of the various paper labels used by Shawnee (they used few, if any, backstamps or marks, other than the common "USA".)

My only quibble with this book (and it's a teeny tiny one) is that the prices shown are high in today's market. However, that's not the Mangus' fault, as it reflects the impact that online auctions have had on collectibles in all areas and markets. The bottom line is, if you're looking for a reference on this fun pottery, this is the book to buy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shawnee Pottery, January 1, 2008

By	Stanley Jennings "stanjennings" (Kent,CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good pictures and descriptions and historical information, book was as new. Like most collector's guides, the values are somewhat inflated, but it is an excellent reference and well worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!, December 22, 2008

By	Jill M. Carter (PLEASANT HILL, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I COLLECT SHAWNEE POTTERY AND THIS BOOK IS VERY INFORMATIVE.IT LETS ME KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND THE VALUES OF THE POTTERY.