Robert. J. Charleston World Ceramics an Illustrated History (ISBN: 0600039498 / 0-600-03949-8) , Hamlyn Publishing Group, London, 1968. First editionThick folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Over 1000 illustrations (more than 60 in colour) .TOrnately gilt decorated cream cloth. AS NEW in sl. worn d/w. * pottery and porcelain throughout the ages is shown from the most utilitarian wares to the strangest ritual objects, from the most simple and classical shapes to the most elaborate and ornate sculptural forms and from small and frivolous items to the most grandiose architectural schemes of panels and decorative tiles. Excellent resource book for ceramics students and professionals alike. 352 pages. including bibliography and index, 25.5 x 34 cms tall. **sections on the ancient world; 'the far east'; the lands of Islam; European lead-glaze and salt-glaze wares; European tin glazes; European porcelains;Staffordshire and the rise of industrialism; the modern world (Book ref. 111314 ) £ 110.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Best Buy Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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