5 comments about Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to the Present.

1. It was a very informative book, but I guess you would almost have to have been an avid collector to understand it. Really, it should have been done to make is easier for the beginning collector to understand. I have markings not in the book and the companies and markings are all scattered. My oppinion they companies marking should have been together with the different years they used that mark. and if there were extra marks used with that company when were they used and why. not at all helpful to me, maybe after i can siphon the books code to understand it better it will be more helpful. sorry just being honest as I am new to collecting and would like to better know what to look for.



2. More a book for someone who knows what they are looking at or for. I'm a novice so there's a lot of work involved in researching. However, I'm not disappointed in the book and I'm glad I made the purchase.



3. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE AUCTION, ESTATE SALES, AND COLLECTABLES I LOVE IT!!!!! THE SHIPPING WAS VERY FAST AND THE BOOK IS IN GREAT CONDITION HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS COMPANY FOR BOOKS.



4. Nicely laid out book with lots of information on Pottery and Porcelain marks, great illustrations and contains a comprehensive reference list for further reading.



5. Great quality of shipping. Found book to be in the best condition.
   Thank you so much and I would hope to have the opportunity to purchase
   a book from you again.

5 comments about The Official Precious Moments Coll Guide to Figurines 4th (Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines).

1. Pages 32-62 were never inserted by the publisher. The merchant was notified and my money was refunded immediately



2. I was very pleased with this book. Clear pictures and several ways to look up an item. Always wanted a book like this and now I have it.



3. The Official Precious Moments Coll. Guide to Figurines 4th is a comprehensive guide to Precious Moments figurines. It has great colored pictures of each one. I think it is an excellent way to keep track of the figurines one has and also the value of one's collection.



4. This book is a MUST have for any collector. With the information I found I can place a value on each individual piece for insurance purposes. A real time saver!



5. The 2007 Bomm Precious Moments guide is truly precious since it incorporates retail and secondary values into the same book. The cross-indexing by figurine title and model number is also wonderful. The photos are great quality, too. The guide is a must-have for all collectors!

2 comments about McCoy Pottery the Ultimate Reference & Value Guide (McCoy Pottery: The Ultimate Reference & Value Guide).

1. The book is very informative. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in collecting pottery especially the McCoy items of which many are unique.



2. Color photos abound in a values and identification guide perfect for any avid collector of McCoy Pottery. From wall pockets to cookie jars, planters, specialty pottery and more, "McCoy Pottery: The Ultimate Reference & Value Guide" provides a top pick for any specialty collector and for libraries catering to them, offering in-depth assessments and the latest prices.

No comments about Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles 2nd Edition.

3 comments about English China Patterns & Pieces (Identification & Values (Collector Books)).

1. The glossary of terms in the front is excellent. The variety of everyday items is very good. Tons of photos. But for a 2008 book to have some out of focus pictures is inexcusable (didn't anyone suggest Photoshop?). I don't think it will be of concern to collectors, just people like me who want to enjoy the photo and do not collect. Let me make it clear that my lower rating is a warning to people who want to view the pictures that some, not a majority, are disappointing. To those of you buying the book for identification or collecting this should not deter you. There are 3-4 photos roughly 3"x3" per page. Currently you can buy it for around $10 so that is a great price.



2. I found this book very helpful in the identification of antique English china. Obviously, it does not cover everything, but there are many unusual items listed that are no longer made. Beautiful photography.



3. Key to collections strong in glassware collecting is Mary Frank Gaston's ENGLISH CHINA: PATTERNS & PIECES, a collector's handbook pairing lovely color photos of pieces and sets with an arrangement by type of English chinaware for quick reference. From cow creamers to egg stands and pitchers, makers and values are quick to locate, identify and make for a fine collector's reference.

5 comments about Lehner's Encyclopedia Of US Marks On Pottery, Porcelain Clay.

1. I gave it to my son. He's an amateur collector. He's enjoying it very much.



2. I bought this book in hopes of using it for reference. It's not what I was looking for.



3. I find this to be among the very best books on American backstamps or marks for ware made just about everywhere in the U. S. It was published in the 1980s; some things are not accurate any more including references to companies that have since gone out of business or changed hands. I agree with another reviewer who wished for a more thorough index. I would also add a wish for an updated version with photographs rather than drawings.
   
   While Lehner's Encyclopedia is great for most American pottery, if researching ware made in the nation's Pottery Capital (the East Liverpool area) do turn instead to the Gates & Ormerod book "The East Liverpool Ohio Pottery District Identification of Manufacturers and Marks". Assume that the Gates & Ormerod book is best when it comes to East Liverpudlian ware. Lehner and Gates/Ormerod both wrote unfailingly useful reference books.
   
   If only interested in Harker, the most thorough book on that subject is the book by William and Donna Gray. They discovered over a hundred additional marks which were not included in either the Gates & Ormerod or Lehner books (which were published decades earlier).
   
   Otherwise the Lehner book is very useful, and I hope it stays in print!



4. The book arrived on time and the condition was as described (new). The secondary packaging could use improvement as the box had broken and opened at the bottom. The primary packaging was excellent and prevented the book from damage when the box broke.



5. This book is a definite 'must have' for anyone dealing in or buying collectible ceramics. I have just started selling glasswares and have come across a lot of different pottery marks. Without a reference book, you cannot determine an items' real worth.
   This book has thousands of different marks and artists' marks! This book is by my side when trying to determine the ceramic items' origin and age.

5 comments about Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide (Antique Trader Pottery and Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide).

1. What do you get in this overall pottery guide which is clearer than specialized ceramics price guides? For one the ability to contrast values for different specialized ceramics, from American and English to European and Oriental. For another, you get a general 'bible' of over 10,000 price listings, over 3,000 color photos, and collecting guidelines key to successful pottery and porcelain investing. A 'must' any serious collector should have.
   
   Diane C. Donovan
   California Bookwatch



2. This great little reference guide is a bargain - the price and the information. It is a easy to use price guide - not a table top book - but useful anyway. I collect Limoges and love Debby DuBay's books but I can't carry them while antiquing - The Antique Trader's books give me enough info so I don't make any major mistakes while purchasing Limoges.



3. to read about the history of antique Limoges or want info on the back stamps or marks suggest Antique Limoges at Home or Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain.



4. Thanks to the editors of the Antique Trader, I found the wonderful books by Debby DuBay, Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain, Antique Limoges at Home and Living With Limoges. Thank you! Highly recommend!



5. I purchased this from Amazon based on the reviews listed here and was sadly disappointed. I had expected sort of a systematic catalog of porcelain and pottery pieces. This listed a number of items, but with no real depth at all. It is hit or miss. The chances that you can evaluate any individual item you may be interested in is very small. I returned mine to Amazon.

4 comments about Antique Trader Salt And Pepper Shaker Price Guide.

1. I bought one of these for my Mother who has collected for years. My recommendation is to save your money, as this is one of the worst. Very poorly done, appears to have been tossed together in a hurry to beat a deadline or something.



2. Contrary to the two reviews here, the S&P guide has met with overwhelming positive comments directed to me and Krause Publications. An incredibly detailed table of contents is found on page 4 of the book ... there's no excuse for lazy reading by an inattentive buyer.
   
   Did they contact the two main collector resources found on page 7?
   
   Plus, there's contact info for the main contributor if readers have more questions. Did they bother to call? Or did they flip through the book, and, not finding an exact match, decide it was no good?
   
   The book is also clearly divided into shakers identified by form and by maker.
   
   There have been billions of pairs of shakers made over the last 100+ years, and the fact that these two couldn't fine their exact shakers is not surprising. This is a tool, one of many that collectors should use. Buy the book and find out for yourself.



3. I waited over 6 months for this lazy excuse for a guide, listing only 1000 shakers. I have about 70 from the 1940's-70's in my collection, and only found 4 in this book. By the authors own admission, he owns over 3000. Why aren't they listed? The pics are nice but the book is very poorly done. Save your money.



4. I am extremely disappointed. Following my mother's recent death, I came across her old collection of over 80 sets - at least 90% of which are over 50 years old. I thought this book would be of help in learning about them. NOT EVEN CLOSE!
   
   While it says it lists "More than 1,000 salt & pepper shakers...." there is no index & no table of contents. Only 1 set that I have was in this book. While there are great color pictures, and similar types are together (sort of), you have to thumb through the entire book to try to find a particular item. Then do it again... and again.
   
   This is a total waste of money and a poor attempt to "Get the Shakedown on Your Collection"! I am the one who got Shook Down.
   
   I recommend trying to find a copy to look through before buying this. I wish I had.

5 comments about Collectors Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain (Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain).

1. This is a very thorough history of Limoges. I did not find the pattern that I inherited, but after reading the book, I now understand why there are an amazing number of patterns.



2. Purchased this book as a gift for my wife, who has some Limoges dinnerware. She loved the book and has been able to identify much of her collection with its help.



3. If you collect Limoges Porcelain this is an excellent reference book, with a large section on marks and their dates. The colour pictures identify many patterns, along with a detailed section on manufacturers and a history of Limoges porcelain.



4. I purchase books online based on the reviews so lets be honest. Debby DuBay's book Antique Limoges at Home is the book to purchase. Gaston's book has terrible photographs & just can not compare to DuBay's books.



5. Mary Frank Gaston wrote the foreword to Debby Dubay's Antique Limoges at Home and the introduction to Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain and I'm thrilled. Two experts collaborating to give collectors all of the info they require to collect successfully. Please write a book together.

4 comments about Fiesta: Warman's Companion (A Warman's Companion).

1. The book is is the perfect size for carrying around but the greens are different on every page so it's impossible to tell what is Medium green and the lighter green. If that is not an issue for you though, this book is great.



2. This is a very compact, nice sized book that you can take along with you. It's well written, is packed with information but the BEST part is that it is ORGANIZED so you find what you are looking for even when you are all excited about your new find! Excellent.



3. I wasn't sure what I had until I got this book. It helped me identify my fiesta collection



4. Great little book for Fiesta fans, this little book is easy to tote around to antique stores, the pictures are great and piecess are organized with suggested values and prices next to the pictures. I like it better than the Huxford book.