This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews the role of the ware in educating the young ... and so on, all the way to Z. The extensively researched text is accompanied by over 1000 stunning photographs of these historic pieces, with detailed captions providing measurements, information on manufacturers and marks, circa dates, and current values. A must for every enthusiast's library, this unique and comprehensive text guides readers through every aspect of collecting alphabet ware.
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Davida and Irv Shipkowitz share a passion for collecting ABC ware that has guided their ongoing travels and research. Irv has a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California and Davida assesses the performance of student teachers at the California State University, Northridge.
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur K12Q-1795
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur SA03I-00535
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Vendeur : Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : VG+. A black casebound book with the title printed in gray lettering. There is a glossy dust jacket with the title printed in black down a pale peach spine. The front cover features nine small color photographs under the printed title. The free and pasted end pages are light orange; the summary for the book is printed on the front pasted end page. Pages: (4), 5-320. Contains hundreds of color images. Contents are as follows: Before we begin -- A is for Americana -- B is for bottle ovens -- C is for commercialism -- D is for deep dishes -- E is for education -- F is for flatware -- G is for glass -- H is for hollowware -- I is for infant to infirm -- J is for J, the last letter of the alphabet -- K is for kitsch -- L is for lustreware -- M is for metals -- N is for 19th century -- O is for ornamental borders -- P is for potters and their potteries -- Q is for queries -- R is for religion, reform, and reason -- S is for sets -- T is for transfers and toybooks -- U is for undersides -- V is for variations on a theme -- W is for worth -- X is for xenomania -- Y is for yesteryear -- Z is for z and other reversals. N° de réf. du vendeur 202558
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Vendeur : ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : vg+ to near fine. Quarto. 318pp, Original photo-illustrated tan dust jacket with black, white & tan lettering on cover, black lettering on spine. Black cloth boards with grey writing on cover and spine. Photo illustrated title page (frontispiece). Contents of front and back flaps are reproduced on the front and back end papers. This presentational copy, courtesy of Schiffer Publishing, takes an in-depth look at the graphics found on varieties of children's alphabet ware (tableware) and the histories of the firms who made them. Organized in alphabetical format, each alpha letter talks specifically about themes starting with that letter; A is for Americana, B is for bottle ovens, C is for Commercialism etc. The initial text section contains a history, followed by an extensive section of color photographic reproductions of the pieces, concluding with the section of appendices, bibliography and Index. A must have for any tableware collector. Very minor scratching on dust jacket. Binding with minor scratches and smudges. Lightly bumped along the bottom edge of the front cover. Dj in near fine, binding in very good+, and interior in near fine condition overall. N° de réf. du vendeur 44401
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Vendeur : Riverow Bookshop, Owego, NY, Etats-Unis
Cloth w/DJ. Etat : VG/VG. Black & White/Color Illus. (illustrateur). First Printing. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. VG/VG. (2002). First Printing. Cloth w/DJ. 4to., 320 pp., shelfwear . N° de réf. du vendeur BOOKS282225
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 6631796
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 6631796-n
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Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews the role of the ware in educating the young and so on, all the way to Z. The extensively researched text is accompanied by over 1000 stunning photographs of these historic pieces, with detailed captions providing measurements, information on manufacturers and marks, circa dates, and current values. A must for every enthusiast's library, this unique and comprehensive text guides readers through every aspect of collecting alphabet ware. AUTHOR: Davida and Irv Shipkowitz share a passion for collecting ABC ware that has guided their ongoing travels and research. Irv has a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California and Davida assesses the performance of student teachers at the California State University, Northridge. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780764315374
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Vendeur : Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : New. This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews the role of the ware in educating the young . and so on, all the way to Z. The extensively researched text is accompanied by over 1000 stunning photographs of these historic pieces, with detailed captions providing measurements, information on manufacturers and marks, circa dates, and current values. A must for every enthusiast's library, this unique and comprehensive text guides readers through every aspect of collecting alphabet ware. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780764315374
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1027 color & 35 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 223 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1602. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9780764315374
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