This book, "Minton Pottery & Porcelain of the First Period 1793-1850" by Geoffrey A. Godden, is a vintage original publication from 1968 focusing on the art pottery industry. It is a price guide with 165 pages featuring the Victorian style of Minton pottery and porcelain from the early 19th century. The hardcover book includes a dust jacket and is written in English, making it a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of porcelain and pottery from this time period.