Book Description

First published in 1911, English Porcelain is a seminal work of ceramic history and is still considered one of the most important references on the topic. The book provides a detailed survey of porcelain produced in England during the 18th century, with a particular emphasis on the works of leading manufacturers such as Bow, Chelsea, Derby, and Worcester. Lavishly illustrated with examples from the National Collections, Church's book is an indispensable resource for collectors, curators, and ceramic scholars. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.