ie They are  NOT coming from overseas !!

by Arthur Hayden

Illustrated with Black and White Photographs and Line Drawings    

ISBN: -

Publisher: Earnest Benn, London, UK

Published: 1952

Binding: Royal Blue boards HARDcover  168 pages 

Condition:Carefully read condition! HERE in MELBOURNE! A retired display copy as illustrated!

Edition: Second Revised Edition: 1st printing.

TIGHT SPOTLESS  HARDCOVER with dustjacket  ~  IN  MELBOURNE

WHY do ebayers buy from US?

Because you KNOW what you're getting. My close up photos are of the actual item!!

Remains a well preserved carefully read copy part of a larger family library. It is Tight -  neat, no inscriptions or marks within but for expected signs of ageing - nothing significant. Appears as in my photos - this is the exact copy!!  A nicely preserved copy - superb! 

This is a SUPER SCARCE TITLE!!

Minimal if any discernible shelf wear to the royal blue boards themselves - they are in as new condition, and the interior is tight and spotlessly clean with 168 pages. Published by Ernest Benn, London, UK in 1952 - it is the 1st printing from 1952 - edited and revised by Cyril G. E. Bunt. 

Every page is bright, crisp and clean but for expected mild age toning - and illustrated with black and white photographs and line illustrations. Second revised edition by Cyril G.E. Bunt. Blue cloth boards are gilt-stamped for spine title. Original paper dust wrapper which still has  12/6d .net present. Occasional soil marks to the front & rear of the wrapper.

Incredibly SCARCE title  in this  UNread condition!!

THIS is now a very sought after title in it's original cardcover format (Stored with 2017!)

We have an extensive collection books at our house - many thousands! (both being retired primary teachers!). IF there's a title you have an interest in - please email to enquire.

Measures approx 5 x  8 inches  OR   13½  x 20 cm

SYNOPSIS ....

From the Chats Series - Practical Handbooks for Collectors.  Numerous illustrative plates support the text. 

This classic reference is copiously illustrated in b/w illustrations and with a frontispiece.

This is a guide to china collecting first published in 1904, and contains "chats" about 14 notable English china products from both the historical and collecting viewpoint. Each chapter is illustrated with photos, drawings and manufacturer marks, all b/w apart from a colour frontis photo, some full page plates - including bibliography, glossary and index.

Very Informative read!