If you deal in or collect antique English pottery and/or porcelain this is the only book on marks you will ever need. It is worth the money. It is known in the trade as the 'Bible on English marks' and its authority is never questioned. The maker and historical notes included with every identification, give you direction if more research is desired.

This book is a must reference for all pottery collectors. It has all the marks and makers in an easy to find format. Trilogy Antiques

Geoffrey Godden's concise and comprehensive volume is universally recognized as the cornerstone of the serious student's refernece library. Identifying and dating decorative and utilitarian wares fashioned through the prior 300 years by the English is a fulfilling occupation. A grasp of the history and of the people of England brings with it a reverence for the spirit of the times captured and made tangible by these links to their makers. Godden's work is the "bookmark" directory to those links.

To know what antique pottery looks like when you see it you need to have studied an excellent guide that has pictures as clear and fine in detail as you can get. You need the items cataloged, to be presented in chronological order and grouped according to type. The information contained must be accurate and concise. This is as close as you will come aside from working for a museum, fine antique dealer or auction house. This is why this reference was created and why it is considered the best of its kind.

Geoffrey A. Godden did it again! A book highly recommended for collectors of pottery. Very informative & from a legend of marks. Plus its in a handy paperback form. If you collect, own your own shop, or write collector's books this is a must have for you! Thank you for writing this wonderful book!

This book examines 33 manufactures and decorators of English porcelain of the period 1750 to 1810. Three items from each factory or decorator are examined in detail. Every item is illustrated in colour and often several times in black & white focusing on specific details such as the base or handle to ease recognition. The best all round work for both beginner or experienced collector. Most of the items in this book are available for inspection at the City Museum, Stoke on Trent as the author has generously placed them on long term loan there. Contents = 432 pages. 358 b/w illustrations. 32 full page colour plates.d/w. Hardback.