The Joy of Collecting: Butter Pats and Miniature Plates
- ISBN-10
- 0963207504
- ISBN-13
- 9780963207500
- Category
- Collectibles
- Pages
- 100
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991-01-01
- Author
- Alice Black
Description
A Collectors Album - ALL IN COLOR. Introduces the reader to the world of 3 inch miniature plates. Includes a short history of porcelain, a chapter on marks, & descriptions & history of 140 antique butter pats with a color photo opposite each. Authentic, delightfully written, easy reading, up-beat, top quality throughout. Well researched; descriptions are clear & fun. First book on this new subject. Order from A. Black, Publ., 38 Acton St., Maynard, MA 01754. Phone (508) 897-2434.
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Other editions
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- 1992
- 200 pages
- Paperback
- Irish Amer Book Company
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