The Illustrated Guide to Worcester Porcelain, 1751-1793

New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970. Hardbound. VG- (DJ shows slight age and edge wear; interior is clean, with former owner name on first page.). Rust colored cloth with gilt letters on spine; white, color-illustrated dust jacket. xvii, pp. 1-30, a section with 8 color and 149 bw plates, then pp. 31-96. "The first book to take into account the revolutionary discoveries made by the author when he was directing the recent excavations at the original factory site. A true account of Worcester porcelain is therefore now presented for the first time, with a wealth of new information of the greatest importance to all interested in the fine Worcester ware. Many new shapes are shown in mould or 'master' form, among them a particularly interesting tureen in what is probably the shape of a sawn and a group 'Cupid at Vulcan's Forge,' and Mr. Sandon has much to say about manufacturing processes. This text is supported by a magnificent range of over 150 illustrations from photographs taken especially for this work, many featuring spoiled 'wasters' excavated on the factory stie, with matching completed specimens." (dj). (Inventory #: 105740)