1873 Two Centures Of Ceramic Art In Bristol by R. Champion Antique History Book

1873 Two Centures Of Ceramic Art In Bristol by R. Champion Antique History Book

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1873 Two Centures Of Ceramic Art In Bristol by R. Champion Antique History Book

Two Centures Of Ceramic Art In Bristol - Being A History Of The Manufacture Of "The True Porcelain"
By Richard Champion
With An Account Of The Delft, Earthenware and Enamel Glass Works
By Hugh Owen
Printed Privately For The Author by John Bellows: Gloucester 1873 (Genuine 1st Edition Prior To Bell and Daldy)

"Bristol was home to several delftware potteries. In 1682 Edward Ward, an apprentice at Brislington, set up the first pottery in the city centre on Water Lane, commonly called the Temple Back pottery. Others opened as the demand for delftware grew. The industry continued until the 1780s."

Light wear and minor rub through and staining to covers and spine as shown. There is a contemporary Bookplate inside the front cover. The odd age spot and light age toning with the vast majority of the pages in very good condition. Excellent binding with no loose pages. A beautiful, presentation copy of this scarce private pressing. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 30cm x 21cm x 5cm - 420 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Private Printing, Original Leather & Gilt Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and minor rub through and staining to covers and spine as shown. There is a contemporary Bookplate inside the front cover. The odd age spot and light age toning with the vast majority of the pages in very good condition. Excellent binding with no loose pages. A beautiful, presentation copy of this scarce private pressing. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Richard Champion
Publisher: John Bellows: Gloucester
Year Printed: 1873
Sub-subject: English Ceramic Art