THE CERAMIC ART
by YOUNG, Jennie J
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
YOUNG, Jennie J. THE CERAMIC ART. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1879. 8vo. Publisher's gilt cloth. (iv), 499, ( pages. First edition. A comprehensive history of ceramics throughout Europe, England and Ireland, t United States, the Middle East, and Asia. There are descriptions of material and techniques, as well as, decoration and ornament; Young writes, "the combination of the useful and the beautiful is the great charm of the ceramic art." With four hundred and sixty-four in-text illustrations. Bookplate, covers slightly spotted, else very good.
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- Bookseller
- The Bookpress, Ltd. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11649
- Title
- THE CERAMIC ART
- Author
- YOUNG, Jennie J
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Keywords
- AE
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The Bookpress, Ltd.
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Williamsburg, Virginia
About The Bookpress, Ltd.
The Bookpress Ltd. is located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, near the junction of Jamestown Road and Route 199. In the shop, we sell a wide range of books, maps, and prints. We are open by appointment only.
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