Book Title ~ Noritake Fancyware A To Z ~ A Pictorial Record And Guide To Values
Author ~ David Spain
Publisher ~ Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen, Pennsylvania.
© Date ~ 2002, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present.
Cover ~ Hardcover with Dustjacket. The Book Cover has the same illustration as the Dustjacket.
Number of Pages ~ 304 pages printed on heavy glossy paper.
Illustrated ~ Yes, with over 750 color photographs! Decorated endpapers.
Book measures about ~ 11 1/4 inches X 8 3/8 inches X 1 1/4 inches.
Condition ~ Very Good. The Dustjacket has some very minor edgewear and a few small edge tears on the top of the spine (see photo). Otherwise the DJ is in Good condition! The Book has a small whited out area on the top outside corner of the front flyleaf (see photo). Otherwise the Book is in Very Good condition! The pages ARE clean and bright!
About the Book ~
"Japanese Noritake porcelain dishes and figurines are represented here by more than 1000 pieces in classical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles with both luster and non~luster finishes. A wide variety of post~war bone china figurines and recent [2002] collector~series items appear with current [2002] prices for collectors."
"This book is loaded with outstanding color photos of well over 750 items, including many incredible close~ups of these exquisitely decorated porcelains....The book is superbly organized.....The section on Noritake Backstamps shows them in full color."