JOURNAL OF GLASS STUDIES. Volume I 1959 - Volume 46 2004 With Index volume for vols. 1-15 thus 47 vols. in all.
The Corning Museum of Glass, New York 1959-2004. 47 vols. Sm. 4to. Profusely ills. including some cold. Original wrapps., minor signs of wear. Published since 1959, the generously illustrated Journal of Glass Studies is the only academic publication devoted entirely to the scholarship of the art, history, and early technology of glass. Presenting original research on topics related to the history of glass from its beginnings to the mid-20th century, a selection of recent important acquisitions made by public and private collectors, and a list of articles and books on glass added to the collection of the Museum’s Rakow Research Library during the year. US$2385 (Book ref. 200271) £1500.00
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THE ART OF GLASS. Shewing How to make all Sorts of Glass, Crystal and Enamel. Likewise the Masking of Pearls, Precious Stones, China and Looking-Glasses. To which is added, the Method of painting on glass and Enameling. Also how to Extract the Colours from Minerals, Metals, Herbs and Flowers. A Work containing many Secrets and Curiosities never before Discovered. Written Originally in French by .. And now first Translated into English. With an Appendix, containing Exact Instructions for making Glass-Eyes of all Colours.
Dan Brown ... 1699. 1st UK Ed. [xiii] + [i] blank + 355pp. + [xiii]. 9 copper plates. Pp.167-170 plus one plate shaved along lower portion of fore-edge, t.p. soiled with elaborate inscription to verso, last leaf of preface with old ink marking, some browning and sporadic foxing, rebound by Period Bookbinders in blind ruled calf with gilt lettering to spine. Translation of: De l'art de la verrerie.Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 03577.2; Wing (2nd ed.) H1150. Arber's Term Cat. III 143. US$2385 (Book ref. 200232) £1500.00
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Chinese Ceramics in the Avery Brundage Collection
Berkeley: The De Young Museum Society, 1967. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall sqr. 8vo. 166 pp. good in original card wraps, extremities a little creased, good. (Book ref. 21373) £8.50
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British 20th Century Studio Ceramics
Motcomb Street, London: Christopher Wood Gallery, 1980. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Softcover. Condition: Good, with light shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, text clean apart from a couple of small biro notes in the introduction and a small splashmark to p.68. 104pp. 16 colour and 68 b/w plates. This catalogue was produced to accompany an exhibition held at the Christopher Wood gallery, London in December 1980. Catalogue produced by Ian Bennett, foreword by David Queensberry, then head of ceramics at the Royal College of Art. The exhibition included work by leading 20th century studio potters, including Lucie Rie, Hans Coper, Michael Cardew and William Staite Murray. (Book ref. 003373) £40.00
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AUCTION CATALOGUE for Sale of Arts and Craft Furniture and Bronzes, Decorative Arts, Studion Ceramics, 7th and 8th November, 1973.
1973. 132pp., 8" x 9", printed wraps, a few tears at spine. Numerous illustrations. List of estimates loosely inserted. Includes Doulton, Ruskin, Martinware pottery, Galle and Lalique glass, Chiparus bronzes etc. --- Please e- mail for one of my FREE CATALOGUES which include GENERAL [ Manuscripts, Maps, Ephemera, Views, etc., etc. ] --- (Book ref. UK48-3092) £15.00
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TÜRK ÇINI SANATI. Turkish Tile Art.
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi’ nin Bír Kültür Hizmetidir, Istanbul 1976. Slim 4to. 164pp. Profusely illus. throughout in colour. Turkish/English text. Good in lightly rubbed and chipped d/w. US$48 (Book ref. 214490) £30.00
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF ENGLISH GLASS 1650-1775.
Antique Collectors’ Club 2001. 4to. 373pp. Profusely illus. in colour and b/w. including 215 coloured photos. of the objects in the collection, 75 comparative objects from other collections and 55 period paintings, prints, drawings and other documents. Very good in d/w. US$64 (Book ref. 214372) £40.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Fine Furniture, Pictures, Silver, Jewellery, European and Oriental Ceramics, Oriental Rugs, Clocks and Works of Art. 18 March 1996. Sale Code: GV01
Phillips at Ramster, Chiddingfold, 1996 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, a fine copy. The catalogue lists 685 lots. (Book ref. 19344) £16.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Fine Furniture, Pictures, Silver, Jewellery, European and Oriental Ceramics, Oriental Rugs, Clocks and Works of Art. 14 October 1996. Sale Code: GH02
Phillips at Ramster, Chiddingfold, 1996 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, a fine copy. The catalogue lists 884 lots. (Book ref. 19345) £16.00
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The complete practical potter: a comprehensive guide to ceramics, with step-by-step projects and techniques (isbn: 0754801950 / 0-7548-0195-0)
Lorenz Books, London, 2001. NEW IN D/W Folio hardback. 270pp with over 800 colour photos. * techniques include handbuilding, using molds, throwing, decorating, glazing, firing. Throwing chapter by Stephen Brayne. (Book ref. 117774) £75.00
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FLOORS (ISBN: 0711210624 / 0-7112-1062-4)
Frances Lincoln, London 1997. NEW IN D/W 4to, pictorial laminated boards & matching d/w. 192pp colour photos throughout. * examines floors and flooring, with sections on patterns,designs, colours, stone, ceramics and fired earth, mosaic, wood, carpet, rugs, natural fibres, sheet flooring and unusual flooring. Shows how different floor treatments can totally alter the mood of a room. (Book ref. 117098) £35.00
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Glazes and glazing techniques a glaze journey (isbn: 9780713642766)
A & C Black, London 2003 NEW 4to, many colour ills of ceramics. Glazed pictorial boards Scarce (Book ref. 116458) £90.00
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Christie's Art Deco (ISBN: 1862055092 / 1-86205-509-2)
Pavilion Books, 2002 190pp square 4to, pictorial card covers, many colour ills. AS NEW. * architectural detailing, ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, graphics & posters and metalwork as well as providing collector's information (Book ref. 116282) £75.00
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Kate malone : a book of pots: (isbn: 0713661801 / 0-7136-6180-1)
A and C Black 2003. Large 4to hardback. 208 pages. Kate Malone is a ceramic artist. In the first part of this study, Kate and her co-author discuss her work. In the second part, Kate discusses her techniques, the difficulties of making large ceramics, crystalline glazes, studio practice and the practicalities of taking on public commissions. 300 colour illustrations. NEAR-NEW IN D/W (Book ref. 115395) £65.00
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Understanding Far Eastern Art. A Complete Guide to the Arts of China, Japan and Korea--ceramics, Sculpture, painting, Prints, Lacquer, Textiles and Metalwork (ISBN: 0525482954 / 0-525-48295-4)
E. P. Dutton, New York, 1987. 1st American Edition. 4to, :208p., colored and b/w illustrations throughout. Pictorial card covers. NEAR-NEW (Book ref. 115392) £35.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Paintings, Furniture, Works of Art, Ceramics, Silver and Jewellery. 11-20 June 1990. Sale Code; nil
Sotheby's Sussex, Billingshurst, [1990] 4to., First Edition, with numerous coloured and monochrome photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a fine copy. The catalogue lists 2807 lots. (Book ref. 19313) £16.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Oak Furniture. Works of Art, Continental Ceramics and Services, Militaria, Carpets and Rugs, Prints, Books and Illustrations 6-14 February 1990. Sale Code: nil
Sotheby's Sussex, Billingshurst, 1990 4to., First Edition, with numerous coloured and monochrome photographs; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. The catalogue lists 2938 lots. (Book ref. 19314) £16.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Militaria, Edged Weapons, Firearms, Sporting Guns, Furniture, Silver, jewellery, Books and Oriental Ceramics. 31 July - 9 August 1989. Sale Code: nil
Sotheby's Sussex, Billingshurst, 1989 4to., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. The catalogue lists 4099 lots. (Book ref. 19316) £16.00
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[Sale Catalogue of] Furniture, Works of Art, Metalwork, Oriental Ceramics, Carpets and Rugs, Books, Prints, Firearms, Edged Weapons and Sporting Guns. 5-13 February 1991. Sale Code: nil
Sotheby's Sussex, Billingshurst, 1991 4to., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. The catalogue lists 2309 lots. (Book ref. 19317) £16.00
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Bow Porcelain 1744-1776. A Special Exhibition of Documentary Material to commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the Retirement of Thomas Frye. October 1959 - April 1960
Trustees of the British Museum, 1959 4to., First Edition, with a portrait frontispiece, and numerous photographs in the text; original pictorial wrappers, a very good, bright, clean copy. Frye was manager of the factory and 'inventor and first manufacturer of porcelain in England'. (Book ref. 19333) £24.00
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