The Collectors Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China
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Book Overview
A deluxe reference book featuring 436 photos in full color with 168 different marks. An excellent informative guide for the collector of this beautiful Flow Blue china. There is also a thorough... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0891452362
ISBN13:9780891452362
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Collector Books
Length:159 Pages
Weight:2.14 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.8" x 11.4"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
A must for Flow Blue collectors
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book along with the entire series of Flow Blue books by Mary Frank Gaston are vital in Flow Blue identification and history. This book is brimming with photos and identification marks, along with manufacturing dates and makers. There is also a section on 'fakes' and how to look for and avoid them. Each book has different photos of the many patterns and shapes Flow Blue comes in. I highly recommend owning a copy of each of Ms. Gaston's books if you are a true Flow Blue collector. You will enjoy these books for years to come. They are well made with high quality color and material. Enjoy!
Organized and good!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I have been seriously collecting only a few months now and have decided to sell. This book is well organized and the best of 3 reference books on flow blue that I have. The hard cover is a good idea since I think I would wear it down to stubs if it had been a paperback!!
Fabulous resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you collect, are interested in collecting, or want to identify and value flow blue items, this book is a must. You can look up items by pattern, which are cross-referenced to the manufacturers' names. The book is full of color photographs of makers' marks as well as examples of hundreds of patterns on various types of pieces. The back of the book contains values for the photographed pieces. Another helpful feature is the section on reproductions. This is a great reference book.
An essential guide for flow blue collector's
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is an essential guide for collectors of flow blue china. It features over 400 pieces photographed in color and described in detail.For identification purposes, all of the manufacturers' marks on these pieces are shown in enlarged b/w photos. There are also cross-references for manufacturers and their patterns and types of objects other than plates.For the collector, there is a history of flow blue, information on collecting methods, a glossary, and market trends including modern reproductions to watch out for. A current value guide is also provided for all the items illustrated.The photography is excellent. Captions for each item include maker & pattern, size and reference to the photo of the mark. This will be a great reference for the beginning or advanced collector of this beautiful style.
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