American Art Pottery : A Collection of Pottery, Tiles, and Memorabilia, 1880-1950 : Identification & Values
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American Art Pottery : A Collection of Pottery, Tiles, and Memorabilia, 1880-1950 : Identification & Values
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American Art Pottery, written by long-time collector Richard Sigafoose, is the ideal reference guide for the beginning as well as the advanced pottery collector. The 48 companies featured in this beautiful hardcover book include not only the big names, such as Weller, Roseville, and Rookwood, but also the smaller companies, such as Newcomb, Clewell, Batchelder, and Fulper. From A to Z, it provides company histories and interesting information as well as hundreds of actual pieces illustrating the variety of pottery still obtainable by collectors today. In addition to the more than 500 beautiful color photos, there are hundreds of original ads and postcards from these prolific companies. There is a pricing guide to help collectors appraise their items as well as help them recognize a good bargain when they see it. This long-awaited book will stand as the collector's resource for years to come. We are proud to add this exciting new resource to our line of pottery books. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: Since childhood, Richard Sigafoose has had an interest in pottery and related memorabilia. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, an area where Rookwood Pottery was manufactured and common. This exposure led to a deep appreciation and love for all types of art pottery, to collecting, and finally, to the publication of his book, American Art Pottery. REVIEW: From Alhabrama Tile Company to Weller Pottery, this book features them all - overviews of and examples from numerous American Art Pottery companies that collectors everywhere will enjoy. Original company advertisements accompany the beautiful color photographs. This book is very eye-catching.