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I also would like more dates associated with the marks. I realize this would mean more research on the author's part but that would make the book more valuable to me if I could verify dates more readily. The current way the marks are identified is in paragraph form associating the illustrated mark with a number. Locating these numbers within the paragraphs is difficult and time consuming. It make the research tedious. Thus, this is NOT my first choice reference to go to when trying to identify a new mark.

I would like to see this book updated and improved by doing three things (PUBLISHERS are you listening?)-1) A more comprehensive index, 2) more research on the individual marks (dates associated with each), and typographicly improve the association between marks and comment text about the marks.


And So It Was Done   September 9, 2000
 22 out of 22 found this review helpful

Years ago I hunted high and low for a book on American ceramic wares, a genre who's time I saw closing fast. It was suggested once that I write one. I am glad I didn't take the challenge as my work would surly have paled severely in contrast to this marvelous, all inclusive work. Lois Lehner gives the subject the depth, scope and respect it deserves. This is 'the book' on American marks on pottery and porcelain its authority is never questioned.


Thoroughly stunning work   May 16, 2000
 21 out of 21 found this review helpful

Many books use the word 'encyclopedia' in their title, but few really deserve it. This one most certainly does. A titanic reference of pottery marks and company histories that virtually never fails to identify a piece of U.S. china. The variety of marks within each company, and the historical detail, make this both a valuable reference and an interesting book to page through.


Lehner's Encyclopedia of US Marks on Pottery, Porcelain, & C   May 8, 2000
 21 out of 21 found this review helpful

Absolutely the finest book for identifying makers marks. The added history information on the various companies and pictures of all of the companies' marks has proven invaluable to us over and over again. In fact we keep one copy at home and one at our business. You need this book in your reference library!


The best identification book in my library!!!   May 9, 1999
 32 out of 32 found this review helpful

This is by far the book I reach for time and time again when I am trying to identify a piece of pottery. Full of useful information and history of the company. This is not meant to be a price guide and it isn't. I have found obscure marks on items in this book when the information hasn't been in any other book. Truly a bible for the collector of pottery made in the USA. Easy to use. Well organized. Super book!