Allen's Enterprises, Date: 2000. First edition. Hard Cover. f/f. Quarto. 264pp Over 480 colour illustrations, not only of the items but their backs, and undersides, close-up of marks, footrims and glazes, this book is undoubtedly the most detailed English language text to date on the dating of Chinese porcelain of this period. A fine copy in an equally fine dust jacket. In an archival wrapper. 2000. Allen's Enterprises ISBN 0473065827 9780473065829 [US]

Allen's Enterprises Ltd, New Zealand, Date: 2000 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 22 x 31 cm; 1,5 Kg; 264 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Used with minor signs of wear. Interior as new.; Allen's Authentication of Later Chinese Porcelain continues on from the earlier Allen's Introduction to Later Chinese Porcelain, in a more detailed examination of aspects of dating; providing even the novice collector or dealer with information, dating techniques and illustrations, which would otherwise take yours to learn. The focus of the work is primarily on the dating of porcelain made between the beginning of the Jiaqing reign in 1796AD, and ending in the penultimate year of the 20th century, 1999. As many of the porcelains made in this 200 year period were copies of earlier periods, there are also a number of illustrations of genuine porcelain and pottery pieces made in the late Ming and earlier Qing dynasties, i.e., prior to 1796AD. Progressing chronologically through the late Qing dynasty reigns of Jianqing through Xuantong, this book examines porcelain of the Republic period (1912 to 1949), and then the Mao and post-Mao period of the People's Republic of China; before concluding with a preliminary look at the dating of Chinese redwares, and details of the author's visit to Jingdezhen in 1998. With over 480 full colour illustrations, not only of the items but their backs and undersides, close-ups ...

Auckland, NZ: Allen's Enterprises, Date: 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 264pp. Black cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Lightly bumped spine heel and bottom edges. Light soiling to prelim pages. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has minor loss at rear top corner with 3cm closed tear, 2cm closed tear at spine head and top corner, spine sun fading, light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage. A large and heavy volume which will require an additional charge for overseas delivery. 4to. Follows on from Allen's Introduction to Later Chinese Porcelain in a more detailed examination of aspects of dating - providing even the novice collector or dealer with information, dating techniques and illustrations, which otherwise would take years to learn. 2000. Allen's Enterprises ISBN 0473065827 9780473065829 [GB]

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