No comments about Scott 2005 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World J-O (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 4 Countries J-O).

2 comments about Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880: Standard Patterns and Forms.

1. I own several recent Nancy Schiffer books on Japanese porcelain that are of the highest quality in every regard; layout, printing, very clear close-up color photos, and with informative captions relative to the piece being illustrated.
   
   Based on this experience I purchased this earlier book and now regret it.
   
   The cover of this book is very misleading as to the contents.
   
   The pictures are mostly black and white, taken at a distance, out of focus, and poorly printed.
   
   This book is of little help when learning Chinese porcelain because the main attributes that educate are the subtle color variations used in the enamels and the base form which is not shown at all in this book.
   
   Also, the captions of the photos do not provide specific information such as dates, kilns, etc.
   
   The majority of this book is devoted to Rose Medallion when there are countless other decorations the Chinese produced during the era this book covers.
   
   Finally, the type face and printing used in this book is most primative, amateur, and unpleasant.
   
   I highly recommend you do not buy this book unless you have low expectations and are mainly interested in Rose Medallion dinnerware.



2. I have used this book as an initial guide in my collecting of Rose Medallion and other Chinese Export Porcelain. Very good basic source.

1 comments about Scott 2004 U.S. Pocket Stamp Catalogue (Scott U S Pocket Stamp Catalogue).

1. Im a new stamp collector so i would like to review all titles. Please help. Thanks in advance.

   With our best regards
   Jacky

No comments about Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 2009: U.s. Specialized Catalogue (Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps).

No comments about Queen Elizabeth II: A Jubilee Portrait in Stamps.

No comments about 2001 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards (Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards, 2001).

No comments about Scott 2001 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World So-Z (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 6 So-Z).

5 comments about The Ultimate Rubber Stamping Technique Book.

1. I suppose this is a good book if you have NEVER rubber stamped or seen anything other that stamp on ink on paper. But I am rather inexperienced, and I thought this was not good at all for what I was looking for. If you are new to rubber stamping, fine. But if you have anything more than even the most basic experience, I'd pass on this and get something more advanced.



2. THIS BOOK IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE SEEN YET! THAT EXPLAINS HOW TO DO. MASKINGS AND BAYERINGS, AS WELL STEP BY STEP INFORMATION ON RUBBER STAMPING ON ANY SURFACE.
   I WAS JUST AT THE LIBARY TO AND I FOUND THIS BOOK AND SAT AND READ IT COVER TO COVER. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN.
   I WOULD RATE BOOK AS EXCELLENT!!!!



3. Not only is this book a must for beginners, but also for anyone else with any interest in rubber stamping. It has so many ideas and projects that it seems like anyone could find something they are interested in trying but haven't. For the beginner, it has very complete but very easy to understand directions for becoming a complete rubber stamper. I don't think a "How To" book could accomplish any more than this one does.



4. Gail Green gives rubber stamping a new meaning with lots of fun projects available in the book. She makes everyone want to try their hand on some project that's fun and exciting even if they are not an artist. I throughly enjoyed trying the easy projects. I even enjoyed the project stamping bricks. This is a must have book for the true collector.



5. Until I bought this book I didn't think that I could create anything really interesting and professional-looking. Was I wrong! The Ultimate Rubber Stamping Technique Book provides excellent direction and, more importantly, really inspires you to try some new things. Even my husband has now taken a turn at stamping and found it to be far less complicated than he thought it would be.

   Bottom line: follow the directions in this book and you can be an artist, even if you can't draw!

No comments about Filatelia para cuerdos/ Philately for The Sane.

No comments about Scott 1998 Classic Specialized Catalogue: Stamps and Selected Covers of the World Including U.S. 1840-1940 (Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue).