Here is another Animal Book you might find interest if you collect:
Hello Kitty by Anita Yasuda - Hello Kitty® goods have been delighting fans for over 30 years. First introduced in Japan by Sanrio, Hello Kitty's popular image is licensed by over 900 companies internationally and avidly collected by fans young and old.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Saturday, August 12, 2006
We Added Three Books on Chinese Pottery
We have just added 3 books on Chinese Ceramics you might find of interest.
The Ceramics of China by Gloria & Robert Mascarelli - Chinese pottery and porcelain has been admired, sought after, fought over, and emulated throughout the history of the civilized world. In form, color, and technique, China led the world in the ceramic arts.
China for America, Export Porcelain of the 18th and 19th Centuries by Herbert, Peter, and Nancy Schiffer - Enthusiasts of Chinese porcelain and American commercial history alike welcomes this study of the porcelain dishes made in China for Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880 by Herbert, Peter, and Nancy Schiffer - Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade."
Here are a couple of ceramic animal collectible books you might be interested
501 Collectible Horses by Jan Lindenberger and with Dana Cain - The image of the horse is so popular and appears in so many forms that there are literally millions of fascinating equine collectibles to seek out, accumulate, and admire.
Boston Terrier Collectibles by Donna S. Baker and & Paul Hiller - To know a Boston Terrier dog is to be charmed by one.so is it any wonder that images of these lively, expressive dogs have been placed on so many delightful antiques and collectibles?
The Ceramics of China by Gloria & Robert Mascarelli - Chinese pottery and porcelain has been admired, sought after, fought over, and emulated throughout the history of the civilized world. In form, color, and technique, China led the world in the ceramic arts.
China for America, Export Porcelain of the 18th and 19th Centuries by Herbert, Peter, and Nancy Schiffer - Enthusiasts of Chinese porcelain and American commercial history alike welcomes this study of the porcelain dishes made in China for Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880 by Herbert, Peter, and Nancy Schiffer - Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade."
Here are a couple of ceramic animal collectible books you might be interested
501 Collectible Horses by Jan Lindenberger and with Dana Cain - The image of the horse is so popular and appears in so many forms that there are literally millions of fascinating equine collectibles to seek out, accumulate, and admire.
Boston Terrier Collectibles by Donna S. Baker and & Paul Hiller - To know a Boston Terrier dog is to be charmed by one.so is it any wonder that images of these lively, expressive dogs have been placed on so many delightful antiques and collectibles?
Monday, August 07, 2006
New Editions to the Bookstore
New Releases
We just added new collectible books for August, which include the following:
American Machine-made Marbles by Dean Six and , Susie Metzler, and Michael Johnson - The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that comprise the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled.
The Artistic Glassware of Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton by Bob Sanford and & Barbara Payne - Featuring 352 color photos of beautiful glassware and 67 black and white historical photos and catalog pages, this is one of the most authoritative volumes documenting this prolific firm. Dazzling tableware, tumblers, condiments, and more are displayed in many of their popular glass patterns.
Fostoria American Line 2056 by Leslie Pina - Fostoria is one of the best known and admired names in American glassware. Probably more brides and homemakers in America have received gifts of and purchased glassware made at the Fostoria factory, in Moundsville, West Virginia, than any other glass company.
Billboards of the Past by Randy & Sharon Littlefield - Take a trip through time, along the highways of yesteryear, as you view striking billboard ads from 1945 through 1967, captured here in over 450 beautiful color photos.
Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles by Paul Haig and & Marla Shelton - Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history of successive wealthy dynasties, a vast amount of textile art is available for study today.
Fashionable Mourning Jewelry, Clothing, and Customs by Mary Brett - Explore the many fascinating nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. The widespread influence of England's Queen Victoria perpetuated displays of grieving as she, her court, and loyal subjects remained in a state of mourning for over forty years.
High Fashion Hats, 1950-1980 by Rose Jamieson and and Joanne Deardorff - Pretty flowers, expert styling, and flattering designs characterize some of the features that define high fashion hats of the 1950s to 1980s. This comprehensive book combines over 700 color photographs with carefully researched facts about historical events, hairstyles, and hat designers in each decade.
Meissen's Blue and White Porcelain by Nicholas Zumbulyadis - Over 360 stunning color photos display exquisite blue and white decorated dining services, candelabrums, tea and coffee services, centerpieces, vases, and more, created by Germany's famous Meissen porcelain manufactory.
Viktor Schreckengost by Jo Cunningham - Viktor Schreckengost (1906-2005) was a prolific industrial designer of diverse products, from ceramics to pedal cars, from 1930 until the end of the 20th century. He focused on dinnerware between 1930 and 1956, while he was employed by pottery manufacturers in Ohio
Peep-Machine Pin-Ups by Don Preziosi and and Tina Skinner - Machines called Mutoscopes offered quick shows for a penny from 1895 until as late as the 1970s, flipping cards to create the impression of a "moving picture."
We just added new collectible books for August, which include the following:
American Machine-made Marbles by Dean Six and , Susie Metzler, and Michael Johnson - The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that comprise the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled.
The Artistic Glassware of Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton by Bob Sanford and & Barbara Payne - Featuring 352 color photos of beautiful glassware and 67 black and white historical photos and catalog pages, this is one of the most authoritative volumes documenting this prolific firm. Dazzling tableware, tumblers, condiments, and more are displayed in many of their popular glass patterns.
Fostoria American Line 2056 by Leslie Pina - Fostoria is one of the best known and admired names in American glassware. Probably more brides and homemakers in America have received gifts of and purchased glassware made at the Fostoria factory, in Moundsville, West Virginia, than any other glass company.
Billboards of the Past by Randy & Sharon Littlefield - Take a trip through time, along the highways of yesteryear, as you view striking billboard ads from 1945 through 1967, captured here in over 450 beautiful color photos.
Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles by Paul Haig and & Marla Shelton - Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history of successive wealthy dynasties, a vast amount of textile art is available for study today.
Fashionable Mourning Jewelry, Clothing, and Customs by Mary Brett - Explore the many fascinating nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. The widespread influence of England's Queen Victoria perpetuated displays of grieving as she, her court, and loyal subjects remained in a state of mourning for over forty years.
High Fashion Hats, 1950-1980 by Rose Jamieson and and Joanne Deardorff - Pretty flowers, expert styling, and flattering designs characterize some of the features that define high fashion hats of the 1950s to 1980s. This comprehensive book combines over 700 color photographs with carefully researched facts about historical events, hairstyles, and hat designers in each decade.
Meissen's Blue and White Porcelain by Nicholas Zumbulyadis - Over 360 stunning color photos display exquisite blue and white decorated dining services, candelabrums, tea and coffee services, centerpieces, vases, and more, created by Germany's famous Meissen porcelain manufactory.
Viktor Schreckengost by Jo Cunningham - Viktor Schreckengost (1906-2005) was a prolific industrial designer of diverse products, from ceramics to pedal cars, from 1930 until the end of the 20th century. He focused on dinnerware between 1930 and 1956, while he was employed by pottery manufacturers in Ohio
Peep-Machine Pin-Ups by Don Preziosi and and Tina Skinner - Machines called Mutoscopes offered quick shows for a penny from 1895 until as late as the 1970s, flipping cards to create the impression of a "moving picture."
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
More French and a Dutch Ceramic Book Added
Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain by Debby DuBay - It is said that art is a universal language and this book communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of antique, hand-painted pieces of Limoges porcelain, each an exquisite masterpiece.
Quest for Quimper by Barbara Walker and & Dave Williamson - Join this journey to the flea markets of Paris, the brocantes of Brittany, and into the heart of the city of Quimper, to see hundreds of examples of this distinctive and beautiful French pottery, some of it quite unique and rare.
Quimper Pottery by Adela Meadows - Entertaining and informative, Quimper Pottery: A Guide to Origins, Styles, and Values provides a comprehensive look at this centuries-old French folk art and its history. More than simply a guide, this book is a sharing of knowledge that actually teaches how to assess the age, authenticity, and value of Quimper pottery.
Royal Delft by Rick Erickson - Ceramic Delftware has never been more popular or collectible. This important new book documents the world's most famous and oldest surviving Dutch Delftware factory, De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft), which dates back to 1653.
Quest for Quimper by Barbara Walker and & Dave Williamson - Join this journey to the flea markets of Paris, the brocantes of Brittany, and into the heart of the city of Quimper, to see hundreds of examples of this distinctive and beautiful French pottery, some of it quite unique and rare.
Quimper Pottery by Adela Meadows - Entertaining and informative, Quimper Pottery: A Guide to Origins, Styles, and Values provides a comprehensive look at this centuries-old French folk art and its history. More than simply a guide, this book is a sharing of knowledge that actually teaches how to assess the age, authenticity, and value of Quimper pottery.
Royal Delft by Rick Erickson - Ceramic Delftware has never been more popular or collectible. This important new book documents the world's most famous and oldest surviving Dutch Delftware factory, De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft), which dates back to 1653.
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