Publisher's Synopsis
This beautiful and informative volume continues where the authors' two-volume set, Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875**, ended, expanding on these works. Over 1,100 mid-nineteenth century British historical ceramic figures are shown here in over 860 beautiful color photographs organized and numbered to coincide with the previous set, allowing this volume to merge seamlessly with it. Also included are sound advice on collecting Victorian Staffordshire figures, histories of the people represented, numerous source listings, relevant bibliographical details, and a thorough guide to current market prices in both British pounds and U.S. dollars. This book will delight everyone interested in nineteenth-century Staffordshire ceramics and history, earthenware figures, and folk art.
