Collecting Old Lustre Ware

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. I believe this to be the first book on old English lustre ware ever published; even in casual articles or chapters of other books the information available in print has hitherto been meagre. Yet there are many collectors of old lustre ware; it still abounds, there is plenty of it to hunt for, and prices are not yet excessive. By the aid of this informative book and the study of museum examples a beginner may equip himself well, and may take up this hobby hopefully, certain of finding treasures of rejoicing for the eye.<br><br>The author of this very uncommon and useful book is an enthusiast and an expert collector, resident in a district which is traditionally associated with lustre pottery. He has gone about his collecting in the spirit of research; he has not been content merely to amass, he has sought to know all about his hobby; and in this book he compares, classifies, and arranges lustre wares comprehensively, in a way that nobody else has tried to do.<br><br>The illustrations, skilfully selected and finely rendered, are almost an education in themselves, and they show that the author has made of his collecting an art as well as a science. I am happy in being able to add this book to the Collectors' Pocket Series.