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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
An outstanding reference book, 12 Oct 2003
By A Customer
As a collector of Porceleyne Fles Delftware I have waited for a very long time for a book about Royal Delft, and have eagerly anticipated this publication. Finally having a copy in my hand, I am more than excited and satisfied - it is outstanding!300 pages are packed full of highly detailed information about thousands of Porceleyne Fles models: model names (in Dutch and English) and numbers, orignal prices, sizes, rarity and modern value. Whatever your interest, be it plates, vases, clocks or wooden shoes, you can easily find a massive amount of information here about your particular pieces. But Erickson has organized the book so well (chapters providing an overview of Delftware, history of Porceleyne Fles, marks, and individual chapters about different categories of pieces) that it is always enjoyable and easy to read. Erickson has managed to relate Delftware to interesting social trends and history. A book this dense could easily be very heavy, but he has included enough humour and such a shere variety of photos that you will use it both as a comprehensive reference book and for pleasure reading/viewing. His authoritative knowledge is obvious, and so is his love of Delftware. The book aims to provide something for everyone and succeeds: from casual to serious collectors; antique dealers to museum curators. Even those just interested in design, or Dutch art and cultural history will really like this book. Whether you concentrate on traditional blue and white Delftware (tiles, covered pots and vases, and plates), wonderful Art Nouveau styles, Iznik-styled pottery, or Arts & Crafts ceramics that equal the best of our British pieces - this book has it. My suggestion is buy it and enjoy it!
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