Collectible Vernon Kilns, Identification and Value Guide, 2nd Edition

This all-new, completely revised and updated book on Vernon Kilns pays tribute to one of California's leading national pottery companies of the last century. Almost 500 color photographs, many not featured in the first edition, are included, with many never-before-seen photos of May and Vieve Hamilton pottery. A detailed history on the founding of Vernon Kilns and the evolution of marks is included, as well as sections on the war years, the manufacturing process, and famous artists and designers. New information and photos of commemoratives and innovative designs by foremost artists Rockwell Kent and Don Blanding, and Disney figures are showcased. There are also pattern indexes for each shape, as well as a general index. 2004 values.

Maxine Nelson's interest in Vernon Kilns traces back to 1946, just after the close of World War II. She authored two books, Versatile Vernon Kilns in 1978 and Versatile Vernon Kilns Book II in 1983. She published Collectible Vernon Kilns in 1994. After that she spent many years researching and uncovering scare examples for her second edition, published in 2004.