Description

Coultas & Volans Ltd., York, [Published date: 1916]. Softcover, 114 pp; 25 cm; original 1916 reprint (not a later contemporary reprint) from the Report of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, 1915. Illustrated extensively with black-and-white photographs and pattern figures. In acceptable+ condition. Green wrappers have a 3" chip to the paper over the bottom corner of the rear cover and a chipping to the top corner of most pages. Small chips and tears to edges of remainder of text block. light overall scuffing aging and soiling to covers as well. Binding tight. Page lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. Not Ex-library. Overall a good reading copy of this scarce authentic 1916 reprint. NOT a modern facsimile. Oxley Grabham, Keeper of the York Museum, provides a detailed survey of Yorkshire potteries, their wares, makers' marks, and manufacturing history. The book reproduces numerous photographs of pottery specimens and pattern blocks, including examples of Leeds ware and the famous "Willow" pattern. Contents include: Preface; Bibliography; Bradshaw Head Pottery; Burmantofts Pottery; The Burton Potteries (Town End, Baggaley, Greta Bank, Bridge End, Waterside potteries); Castleford Pottery; Don Pottery; Ferrybridge Pottery; Howcans or Pot Howcans Pottery; Hull Pottery; Knottingley Pottery (Masterman's small kiln); Leeds Pottery; Hunslet Hall or Petty's Pottery; Linthorpe Pottery; Mexborough Pottery (Rock Pottery or Mexbro' Pottery); Nafferton Pottery; Newhill Pottery; Rawmarsh Pottery (Top and Low Potteries, Meadow Pottery); Rockingham or Swinton Pottery; Woodlesford Pottery; Woodnam House Pottery; Yearsley Pottery; York, Place's Ware; Story of the "Willow" Pattern.