Collector's Encyclopedia of Early Noritake

Very interesting, quick delivery

I inherited my great grandmother’s China and wanted to add to it. I was disappointed when a lot of the patterns said mystery. Not helpful!! Thanks plus about a third of the pictures are in black and white. Not a very good reference guide.

I am so impressed with how well my new hardcover book was wrapped for shipping. Only someone who takes pride in their work and respects books would have taken the extra time to use professional, clean and streamlined materials to protect the cover from scuffs and the corners from dents. Thank you! Add another laurel for not using inventory stickers that I would have to pull off and then try to get the adhesive removed without damaging the cover.

Was happy to find the book

Although it did have many pattern designs, it did not have the one I needed to find. However, I was able to figure out the date of the china so it was still beneficial.

This is helpful for those interested in early Noritake. It has pictures of many patterns and marks but it is impossible to have them all. Many are noted as "mystery" if no assigned name was marked on the stamp. Many fall into this category in early Noritake.

I inherited my grandmother's Noritake china set when she died, and wanted to know the year of production and what it was worth. The pictures of the maker's marks and patterns were very useful. I discovered our pattern was made in 1931, and was worth about $2,500! Not that I would ever part with such a sentimental gift...It's just nice to know the history of something. Thanks to the author for her research!

Excellent reference guide

thanks