Publisher:
Frederick A. Praeger Publishing with the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY
Published:
1970
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
8830720416
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Near Fine in Fine Condition jacket. 96 pp., 159 illustrations 9 in color. A bit of scuffing to one corner, otherwise fine. Dustjacket protected in mylar cover.
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VG-(DJ has edgewear and a few tears at head of outer spine; page margins are tanning lightly; SIGNED BY AUTHOR on Geoffrey Godden bookplate. ) Rust colored cloth with gilt letters on spine; navy blue and color-illustrated dust jacket. xvii, pp. 1-30, a section with 8 color and 149 bw plates, then pp. 31-96. "The first book to take into account the revolutionary discoveries made by the author when directing excavations at the factory site. A true account of the 'Dr Wall' and 'Flight' period is therefore presented. Many new shapes are shown in mould or 'master' form, and Mr Sandon has much to say about manufacturing processes. This text is supported by a magnificent range of illustrations, many featuring 'wasters' excavated on the factory site, with matching complete specimens. This new edition includes a drawing of painters' marks found on Warmstry House site wasters." (dj) This copy is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a Geoffrey Godden bookplate.
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VG-(DJ shows slight age and edge wear; interior is clean, with former owner name on first page. ) Rust colored cloth with gilt letters on spine; white, color-illustrated dust jacket. xvii, pp. 1-30, a section with 8 color and 149 bw plates, then pp. 31-96. "The first book to take into account the revolutionary discoveries made by the author when he was directing the recent excavations at the original factory site. A true account of Worcester porcelain is therefore now presented for the first time, with a wealth of new information of the greatest importance to all interested in the fine Worcester ware. Many new shapes are shown in mould or 'master' form, among them a particularly interesting tureen in what is probably the shape of a sawn and a group 'Cupid at Vulcan's Forge, ' and Mr. Sandon has much to say about manufacturing processes. This text is supported by a magnificent range of over 150 illustrations from photographs taken especially for this work, many featuring spoiled 'wasters' excavated on the factory stie, with matching completed specimens." (dj).