Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Magna Books, Leicester
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to. Written by authorities on the subject the book describes the various kinds of figures produced, and the sources used to inpire their creation. A very good clen hardback. 224 pages including index. Illustrated throughout with b.w. and colour photographs. Next post UK dispatch. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780712615471ISBN:0712615474
Description: VG in VG jacket. Purple cloth boards have a slight discoloration along edges, outer page edges soiled, dustjacket has light edge wear. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd., Bx-28
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780712615471ISBN:0712615474
Description: 0712615474. Hardcover. 4to. Barrie and Jenkins. 1987. 224 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. Signed by the authors on the FFEP. DJ in excellent shape, unclipped and with no tears present. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid, boards clean with no wear present. BX-28; 224 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Leicester: Magna Books, 1992
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: ISBN 1-85422-318-6 Folio (12.0 in. by 9.5 in. ); 224pp.; very good hardcover; fine dust jacket; book shows lightly bumped corners; crisp; clean; bright. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: First Glance Books
Date Published: 1996-08
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Very Good. Very attractive copy. Clean pages, sturdy hinges, very little wear. ORDERS SHIPPED IMMEDIATELY from our retail bookstore in secure protective packaging. Standard Shipping generally takes 7-10 days for delivery, but may take up to 30 days during peak times. If early delivery is essential, please choose Expedited Shipping for delivery within 2-4 business days. ORDERS GUARANTEED, NO QUESTIONS ASKED: Your satisfaction is assured with Jacobsen Books. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barrie & Jenkins
Date Published: 18/06/1987
ISBN-13:9780712615471ISBN:0712615474
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Edition: Magna Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Magna, Leicester
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Used book in very good condition, light marking on first two pages. The Meissen factory was the most important porcelain works in eighteenth century Europe, being the first to produce true porcelain in the Chinese manner. This book contains a wealth of visual material with descriptions of the various kinds of figures produced, and the sources used to inspire their creation which elevates their status from being pretty pieces to a reflection of life in 18th ... read more
Binding: Printed Boards
Publisher: Magna Books, Leicester
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 310x240mm. The Meissen factory was established in 1710 in the fortress of Albrechtsburg in the small town of Meissen near Dresden. The factory was intended to staunch the drain on the Saxon coffers caused by Augustus II's passion for Chinese porcelain. At first only Chinese copies were made but in 1731 a young stone carver named Johann Joachim Kaendler was employed and who was to become arguably the greatest modeller in porcelain of all time. 224pp illustrated in ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barrie & Jenkins First Edition 1987
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780712615471ISBN:0712615474
Description: Large book in fine unmarked condition, tightly bound in clean purple boards. 224 pages. 60 colour plates & numerous b/w illustration. Dustwrapper condition: Small tear to corner of top edge otherwise very good+. Additional Information: A HARDBACK COPY. First edition only if stated in our description. Only first printings are described as first edition. Heavy book, additional postage may be required. Please use 'Ask Bookseller a Question' option to get a quote before ordering. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Magna Books, Leicester, England
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Quarto; VG+/VG; royal blue spine with yellow title; some very light soiling on bottom edge to text block; minor shelf-wear and bumping; shelve in antiques and collectibles ISBN: 1854223186 Antiques. 9-47-672985. read more
Binding: Hardbound.
Publisher: Barrie & Jenkins, London
Date Published: 1987
Description: VG/VG. A terrific copy of this classic and still essential reference. Purple cloth with bluish, color-illustrated dustjacket. 224 pp., profusely illustrated in bw, a few color plates. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: BARRIE & JENKINS
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780712615471ISBN:0712615474
Description: Published by Barrie & Jenkins in 1987. Hardback with Dust jacket. Number of pages: 224. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Dust Jacket with edge wear. Internally good. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: 1992. Magna. second edition. near fine. dj VG. 12x9.5. 224pp. colour & b/w photos throughout. The Meissen factory was the most important porcelain works in eighteenth century Europe, being the first to produce true porcelain in the Chinese manner. The factory's ability to interpret human form was exceptional, with an unequalled facility to translate the changing fashions of the time. This describes the various kinds of figures produced and the sources used to inspire their creation. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Published by Magna Books, Wigston, Leicester
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9781854223180ISBN:1854223186
Description: Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 12½'' x 10¼'' 224 pp ISBN 1854223186. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Free from inscription. Fine condition book in VG condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to spine tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. read more
Description: 1992. Magna. Hard Cover. Book-VG+. DJ-VG. 12x9.5. 224pp. 60 colour plates, profuse b/w photos. The Meissen factory was the most important porcelain works in eighteenth century Europe, being the first to produce true porcelain in the Chinese manner. This describes and illustrates the various kinds of figures produced, and the sources used to inspire their creation. read more
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