Title: Van Patten's ABC's of Collecting Nippon Porcelain: Identification and Values
Publisher: Collector Books
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1574324489
ISBN 13: 9781574324488
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 2.86 pounds

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Synopsis

Historical information is included in this new volume Van Patten's ABC's of Collecting Nippon Porcelain, as well as the different designs and techniques that were used. A variety of patterns, designs, decors, and various scenes are showcased. A big chapter on reproductions is also included, and hundreds of backstamps are shown. As the subtitle of the book suggests, this volume is arranged alphabetically by piece. As always, current collector values are provided for every item shown. Hundreds of photographs of vases, tea sets, candlesticks, trays, creamers, plates, urns, and many other types of dishes are featured. Joan Van Patten, co-founder and past president of the International Nippon Collector's Club, is a qualified, trustworthy source for every Nippon collector, and her books are always considered required reading.

About the Author

Joan Van Patten has written hundreds of trade paper and magazine articles and is a contributor to Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide. She has been on the board of the International Nippon Collectors Club since its inception. As co-founder of the INCC, she also served as its first president and was a director of the club for many years. Joan edited and published the Nippon Notebook and the INCC Newsletter for five years.

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