1. Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue 3 VOLUMES
by Krahl Regina in collaboration with Erbahar Nurdan; Edited by Ayers John with historical studies by Yucel Unsal and Raby Julian 
Price: USD 2693.25
Dealer: Biblio, Jorge Welsh Books
Description: Philip Wilson Publishers, London for Sotheby's Publications, Date: 1986 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. English text.; Hardcover (with dust jacket in slipcase).; 28 x 39 cm; 17 Kg.; 1381 pages with 5,000 black-and-white and colour illustrations, including 200 large-size colour plates.; 3 volumes comprising: Volume 1-Yuan and Ming Dynasty, Celadon Wares; Volume 2-Yuan and Ming Dynasty Porcelains; Volume 3-Qing Dynasty Porcelains.; Used books with signs of wear on the slipcases, dust jackets and on the interior.; OUT OF PRINT SCARCE REFERENCE CATALOGUE. LIMITED EDITION OF 1500 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS NUMBER 819.; The Topkapi Saray Museum collection of Chinese Ceramics is one of the largest and most important in the whole world, yet comparatively little of it has ever been published. The wares assembled here present a continuous review of porcelains made for export from the 13th century to the 19th century which, in its range of styles and designs, is without equal in any other surviving collection. With some 4,500 pieces dating from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, and a further 5,500 from the Qing, the present three-volume work covering the entire collection constitutes the most extensively illustrated book on Chinese ceramics yet published and provides an unrivaled source for dating and the study of design. The main part of the work consists of a complete and definitive catalogue in which every piece is itemised. Each entry is accompanied by one or more monochrome illustrations, scaled in size according to importance, and many are also shown in colour. The work contains 5,000 illustrations in all, of which 200 are large-size colour plates. The volumes divide the catalogue into three major sections, "Celadon Wares", "Yuan and Ming Porcelains" and "Qing Porcelains". These sections and their sub-divisions are arranged chronologically and are prefaced by extensive introductions by Regina Krahl and John Ayers. Virtually all the celadon wares are products of the famous Longquan kilns and the majority date from the 14th and 15th centuries; numbering in all some 1,350 pieces, they comprise the most extensive body of such material in existence. In blue-and-white and white wares of the 14th and early 15th centuries, too, which are widely regarded as the finest products of the Yuan and early Ming, the group of 125 pieces has no rival in size or quality, while the representation of later Ming export blue-and-white is rich in the extreme; the polychrome and monochrome classes of Ming ware also including some notable rarities. As for the Qing wares of all categories, these two comprise a uniquely extensive range of designs, still virtually unpublished, and of great value to students of Chinese porcelain. The first volume is introduced by a series of essays surveying the background to the collection and various aspects of the ceramics themselves. Dr. Unsal Yucel and Dr. Julian Raby throw new light on how porcelains both entered and left the palace, in what quantities and at what dates; Dr. Raby also contributes a penetrating examination of the nature of Ottoman taste in this field, showing how porcelain was regarded at the Court, and for what purposes and on what occasions it was used. Further important articles examine in detail the use of Chinese and Arabic marks on the porcelains. A full working bibliography, a concordance and a thorough index complete the work.. 1986. Philip Wilson Publishers, London for Sotheby's Publications ISBN 0856671843 9780856671845 [PT] 

2. Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue (3 VOLUMES)
by Krahl, Regina in collaboration with Erbahar, Nurdan; Edited by Ayers, John with historical studies by Yucel, Unsal and Raby, Julian 
Price: USD 2747.31
Dealer: Abebooks, Jorge Welsh Books
Description: ISBN10: 0856671843, ISBN13: 9780856671845, [publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers, London for Sotheby's Publications] Hardcover First Edition English text.; Hardcover (with dust jacket in slipcase).; 28 x 39 cm; 17 Kg.; 1381 pages with 5,000 black-and-white and colour illustrations, including 200 large-size colour plates.; 3 volumes comprising: Volume 1-Yuan and Ming Dynasty, Celadon Wares; Volume 2-Yuan and Ming Dynasty Porcelains; Volume 3-Qing Dynasty Porcelains.; Used books with signs of wear on the slipcases, dust jackets and on the interior.; OUT OF PRINT SCARCE REFERENCE CATALOGUE. LIMITED EDITION OF 1500 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS NUMBER 819.; The Topkapi Saray Museum collection of Chinese Ceramics is one of the largest and most important in the whole world, yet comparatively little of it has ever been published. The wares assembled here present a continuous review of porcelains made for export from the 13th century to the 19th century which, in its range of styles and designs, is without equal in any other surviving collection. With some 4,500 pieces dating from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, and a further 5,500 from the Qing, the present three-volume work covering the entire collection constitutes the most extensively illustrated book on Chinese ceramics yet published and provides an unrivaled source for dating and the study of design. The main part of the work consists of a complete and definitive catalogue in which every piece is itemised. Each entry is accompanied by one or more monochrome illustrations, scaled in size according to importance, and many are also shown in colour. The work contains 5,000 illustrations in all, of which 200 are large-size colour plates. The volumes divide the catalogue into three major sections, "Celadon Wares", "Yuan and Ming Porcelains" and "Qing Porcelains". These sections and their sub-divisions are arranged chronologically and are prefaced by extensive introductions by Regina Krahl and John Ayers. Virtually all the celadon wares are products of the famous Longquan kilns and the majority date from the 14th and 15th centuries; numbering in all some 1,350 pieces, they comprise the most extensive body of such material in existence. In blue-and-white and white wares of the 14th and early 15th centuries, too, which are widely regarded as the finest products of the Yuan and early Ming, the group of 125 pieces has no rival in size or quality, while the representation of later Ming export blue-and-white is rich in the extreme; the polychrome and monochrome classes of Ming ware also including some notable rarities. As for the Qing wares of all categories, these two comprise a uniquely extensive range of designs, still virtually unpublished, and of great value to students of Chinese porcelain. The first volume is introduced by a series of essays surveying the background to the collection and various aspects of the ceramics themselves. Dr. Unsal Yucel and Dr. Julian Raby throw new light on how porcelains both entered and left the palace, in what quantities and at what dates; Dr. Raby also contributes a penetrating examination of the nature of Ottoman taste in this field, showing how porcelain was regarded at the Court, and for what purposes and on what occasions it was used. Further important articles examine in detail the use of Chinese and Arabic marks on the porcelains. A full working bibliography, a concordance and a thorough index complete the work. [Lisboa, Portugal] [Publication Year: 1986]  

3. CHINESE CERAMICS IN THE TOPKAPI SARAY MUSEUM. A Complete Catalogue.
by Krahl Regina 
Price: USD 2886.01
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Don Kelly Books
Description: ISBN10: 0856671843, ISBN13: 9780856671845, [publisher: Philip Wilson, London] Hardcover 1,384pp 200 col & 4,800 b&w illus. 3 volumes comprising: Volume 1-Yuan and Ming Dynasty, Celadon Wares; Volume 2-Yuan and Ming Dynasty Porcelains; Volume 3-Qing Dynasty Porcelains.; Heavy item, please ask for a quote for postage [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1980]  

4. Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul [3 Volume Set]
by Regina Krahl, Nurdan Erbahar, John Ayers 
Price: USD 2886.01
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Joseph Burridge Books
Description: ISBN10: 0856671843, ISBN13: 9780856671845, [publisher: Published in association with the Directorate of the Topkapi Saray Museum by Sotheby's Publications ; Available in the USA from Sotheby's Publications, Harper and Row, London, New York, NY] Hardcover First Edition Volume one has a small tear to the dust jacket & an owner's plate, else Fine/Fine. 3 volumes in slipcase : 1381 pages with 5,000 black-and-white and colour illustrations, including 200 large-size colour plates ; 38 cm. Limited to 1500 copies, this one numbered 260. CONTENTS: v. 1. Yuan and Ming Dynasty celadon wares v. 2. Yuan and Ming Dynasty porcelains v. 3. Qing Dynasty porcelains [Chadwell Heath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]  

5. Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul: a Complete Catalogue
by Topkap, and Jones, Joyce F 
Price: USD 7428.04
Dealer: Alibris, Phatpocket Limited via Alibris
Description: Sotheby's 1986 Other Good Volume II Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. 

6. Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue
by Topkap Saray Muzesi; Krahl Regina; Erbahar Nurdan and Ayers John 
Price: USD 7500.00
Dealer: Biblio, SHFN Bookstore
Description: Hardcover. Used-Very Good. Published in 1986, 3 volume set. Pristine condition,clean pages. ISBN 0856671843 9780856671845 [TR] 

7. Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue
Price: USD 7563.95
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Description: Sotheby Parke Bernet Pubns. Used - Good. Volume II Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Sotheby Parke Bernet Pubns ISBN 0856671843 9780856671845 [GB] 

8. Chinese Ceramics in Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul: A Complete Catalogue
by Topkap Saray Muzesi; Krahl, Regina; Erbahar, Nurdan; Ayers, John 
Price: USD 7690.91
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Phatpocket Limited
Description: ISBN10: 0856671843, ISBN13: 9780856671845, [publisher: Sotheby Parke Bernet Pubns] Hardcover Volume II Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. [Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom]