Marks and Monograms on Pottery and Porcelain, with Short Historical Notices of Each Manufactory, and an Introductory Essay on The Vasa Fictilia of England.
Chaffers, W. [William Chaffers (28 September 1811 - 12 April 1892) was an English antiquary and writer of reference works on hallmarks, and marks on ceramics. His Marks and Monograms on Pottery and Porcelain, first published in 1863, has appeared in many later editions]. Robert Forrest (27 November 1790 - 29 December 1852) was a Scottish monumental sculptor, receiving many important commissions in the early 19th century].
(Book #ID 103658)
Published by J. Davy and Sons, 137 Long Are, London First Edition 1863. 1863.
The first edition of the classic work hard back binding in publisher's original embossed blue cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains red and black printed title, list of subscribers, (viii), 256 pp illustrated with nearly 1000 monochrome woodcuts throughout. From the private library of Robert Forrest with his armorial bookplate to the front paste down, fraying of the cloth across the spine ends, corners soft and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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