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Bury Palliser China Collector's Pocket Companion

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Bury Palliser China Collector's Pocket Companion
<B>Mrs. Bury Palliser. </B></I><B><I>The China Collector's Pocket Companion</B></I></B></I><B>.</B></I> By Mrs. Bury Palliser. Ninth Edition. London: Sampson Low, Marston and Company, [1874].<BR><BR>Ninth edition. Octavo. 164 pages. Index. <BR><BR>All edges red. Black coated endpapers. Tan boards with the front and back covers bordered in a black design, with the front featuring a small illustration, and the back featuring an ornate roundel. The front covers is lettered in gilt. The spine is lettered and ruled in black. All edges stained red. Small American flag set inside the front cover. Small book plate affixed to the front pastedown endpaper. Minor rubbing to the covers, lightly bumped corners and head and foot of the spine, small chip to the spine, some rubbing to the endpapers. Altogether a very good copy.<BR><BR>This petite book authored by Mrs. Bury Palliser, also known for her work on lace, contains an unbelievable plethora of information regarding patterns and marker's marks on China pieces from across the world. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)