It's too bad this book is so out of date, but still it's a must have if one is starting to collect Van Briggle. There is helpful info on history, bottom markings, glazes and pricing. Many people selling on ebay and the like are misinformed when it comes to dating their pieces and it is important for novice collectors to have at least a basic knowledge of the pottery and this book can help get one started. The pictures are small and detail can be hard to decipher. I can't say the pictures do the beauty of Van Briggle any justice. The pricing chapter can help give a ballpark on value but again this book was published in 1992. It is a decent reference book that desperately needs updating.
great reference
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I like all the informative details and reference material available on Van Briggle. Of course this is my only Van Briggle book. I do not comparative books about Van Briggle at this time. I enjoy the Van Briggle colors, products, and enjoy the items in my personal collections as well as the items which I have decided to put in my store which selling vintage pottery. I hope you will enjoy this book.
Though the pricing is outdated this book is a good quick source to review van briggle pottery.
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LOTS OF GOOD INFORMATION AND PICTURES - I WAS TRYING TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON TILES - I HAVE A FEW
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