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"Every subject has its research bibles, and Geoffrey A Godden's Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks is referred to in the trade as ''God''." (The Independent )
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Having just decided to collect antiques as a hobby I was desperately in need of a book which enabled me to authenticate marks with some certainty. This book has become my bible and has enabled me to progress from an amateur to a person with limited knowledge, who is gradually building up her knowledge of marks. Couldn't have coped without it. Clear to follow and helpful in identifying the period manufactured. A must for any keen collector.
76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
The primary reference book used by dealers and collectors to identify their antique and vintage English china, pottery and porcelain. It's a fabulous book, whether you're trying to identify anchors or crowns, As or Bs, or want to check what your date mark means - this is the book for you. Illustrated with thousands of marks from English manufacturers. Very easy to use. Highly recommended. Often referred to as the 'bible' by collectors and dealers in England. It would be cheap at double the price.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Zelda
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How I got by without this bible of potters marks I just don't know. The cross references are superb and make it simple to track down old manufacturers to their modern-day guises. This is the only potteries' reference book you will ever need. I wish I had taken notice of previous reviews on Amazon before wasting money on other, lesser, publications.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book is absolutely packed full of facts, from the most well known potters to the more obscure.
There really is no point getting a cheaper version that covers a few, when you can get the best for a bit more money well spent.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By M. Jones
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic book that gives you the name and the location of the markings of british pottery and ceramics if its not in this book then its probably cheap tat!Makes going to car boot sales , auctions, Second hand shops and charity shops quite exciting as you are constantly wanting to use your knowledge!!
Don't be cheap buy this book and get on with your life..!!
Don't be cheap buy this book and get on with your life..!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By CCUKBOOKS
Format:Hardcover
No matter what item of pottery or porcelain you are trying to research, this should be the first thing you reach for. Long considered to be the "bible" for dealers and collectors. My own copy has long since lost its shiny new look and is now a battered, well used and reliable source of information. Along with British Studio Potters' Marks by Yates, Owen & Fournier, you really should not need anything else to find out all you need on backstamps and markings. Obviously other reference books come into their own on antiques and should also be purchased but for a first point of reference, these two books should be your first purchases and both will save you making very costly mistakes no matter how experienced you are.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Judi
Format:Hardcover
A goldmine of information. If you're new to buying pottery and porcelain it will save you a LOT of costly mistakes! Money well spent!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. J. Kirk
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is THE book anyone needs to identify Brtitish pottery I have only had it a few days and already it has been so invaluable its worth its weight in gold. Every possible British mark is covered. Once you have this book you will not need any other so dont time and money on other cheaper version go for it with this one and you will not be disaapointed
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I have so many books on this subject, can now ditch the lot and just keep this one book. Excellent!
Published 1 month ago by Alex
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Fantastic Book
For those interested in British porcelain and pottery, tracking the history of an item etc this book is invaluable, refer to it all the time. Fast delivery too.
Published 1 month ago by Susan Austwick
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Exhaustive in its scope
This big heavy book will answer most of your questions about the piece of china sitting in your cupboard - handed-down and well-loved but with no history. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Angela L. Incigneri
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The book lived up to expectations and I use it frequently so a good investment. It arrived very quickly well packaged
Published 4 months ago by Wendy Perry24
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Excellent reference book
Both my husband and I are both interested in collecting pottery and porcelain and this has proved an excellent reference book and solved several puzzles regarding maker's marks.
Published 4 months ago by Jan Stephenson
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Bought as a Xmas present. My dad was an Antique upholsterer but collected for us pottery he felt would increase in value. The marks are excellent in this wonderful book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by sooky
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Must have
If you love collecting pottery and porcelain this is an absolute must have reference book to track down what your bits of crockery are!
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Published 5 months ago by Anne Atherton
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The Book I needed in superb condition
This item was better than expected. It was in New condition and only a fraction of the new retail price. I was delighted. It arrived swiftly and well packed. Thanks.
Published 5 months ago by Mr R E Gray
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A great resource book which has paid for itself many times over.
I have been buying English bone china cup and saucer sets for some years on eBay. I used buy china just because it was pretty and delicate but really had no idea about its true... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sandy
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Best in a large field
This is the most comprehensive book on pottery marks available, and as such anyone seriously interested in pottery needs a copy on their shelf. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Peasant
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