Gaston's Flow Blue China Comprehensive Guide

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Mary Frank Gaston's latest book reflects her work on Flow Blue china of over 20 years. Offering collectors an extensive pattern identification guide, this edition incorporates patterns from her earlier books with many new and interesting examples. More than 800 color photographs illustrating over 600 patterns are featured. More than 250 marks are included, representing 100 years of Flow Blue production, from the 1830s to the 1930s, by both English and non-English manufacturers. Additionally, a discussion of the history of the china, tips on collecting, information about modern reproductions, a list of each manufacturer's Flow Blue patterns, a glossary of terms pertinent to the study of the china, and current values make this an informative and essential reference for today's collector of Flow Blue china.

PUBLISHER'S REVIEW
This book by Mary Frank Gaston provides readers with an extensive pattern ideintification guide. The 256-page hard-back book includes more than 800 color photographs with over 600 patterns shown. It also provides tips on collecting, a glossary of terms and current values for pieces.