Download or read book Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain written by Joan F. Van Patten and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Nippon porcelain is very popular with collectors. Joan Van Patten has compiled this important series of the Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain. Each deluxe hardbound volume in this popular series features this beautiful porcelain in full color. Thousands of pieces are illustrated and described with no pictures repeated. Detailed descriptions are provided, and there are helpful glossaries and current value guides. Marks, vintage ads, and hundreds of color photographs make each volume jam packed with information. This series makes up the most complete reference on Nippon porcelain ever published.