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Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain (Second Series)
Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain - Second Series Author:Joan F. Van Patten, Joan F. Van Patten Today, Nippon porcelain is very popular with collectors. This deluxe hardbound volume features this beautiful porcelain in full color. Hundreds of pieces are illustrated and described, and a value guide is included. A special section on marks helps with identification. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Joan Van Patten has written hundreds of trade paper a... more »nd magazine articles and is a contributor to Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide. She has been on the board of the International Nippon Collectors Club since its inception.As co-founder of the INCC, she also served as its first president and was a director of the club for many years. Joan edited and published the Nippon Notebook and the INCC Newsletter for five years. REVIEW: This book is the first in a bestselling seven-volume series by the author. A detailed history of Nippon, discussion on the manufacture of Nippon, hints on taking care of your Nippon, marking system, designs and techniques used on Nippon items, and Japanese symbols are all included.« less