Antique Blue Willow China including Patterns Marks Values / Illustrated Book

Description

303 color photo plates of Blue Willow pottery with identifying captions and 144 black-and-white photographs of marks make this early book an invaluable resource reference work.  Also included is a value information [see date of publication].
BLUE WILLOW
by Mary Frank Gaston, Collector Books, KY, 1983.
There’s a wealth of information in this classic pictorial reference guide.  Topics covered by chapter include the Blue Willow legend, history of the Blue Willow pattern, pictorial survey of Blue Willow patterns, dating Blue Willow, Collector’s tips, marks (shown in good black and white photographs) and color  photographs of objects.  A glossary and bibliography round out this thoughtful collector’s book.  According to the author, “This book is designed to show a wide range of antique and collectible Blue Willow.  An adequate supply of such items is still available for collectors.  Because of the number and diversity of articles exhibiting this pattern, the photographs are laid out in ABC fashion by type of item.  Some contemporary items and a few non-ceramic items are included to demonstrate the unending passion for the Blue Willow pattern.  Today’s items will surely find their niche in antique history during the next two hundred years.”  This book is an indispensable reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of antique blue willow china.
5.5“ x 8.5“ softback in very good condition.  160 pages.
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