Collecting Staffordshire ceramic figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work, in two books, details and illustrates the range and depth of figures made by the potters. Over 2,900 figures are illustrated in the two books, virtually all in the brilliant color which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of the figures to be fully appreciated. Many of these figures have never before been recorded. A history of the figures, together with sources and relevant bibliographical details, are included, along with...
Collecting Staffordshire ceramic figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world...
The collecting of Staffordshire figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work, in two books, details and illustrates the range and depth of figures made by the potters. Over 2,900 figures are illustrated in Book One and Book Two, virtually all in the brilliant color which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of the figures to be fully appreciated. Many of these figures have never before been recorded. A history of the figures, together with many sources and relevant bibliographical details, are...
The collecting of Staffordshire figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world....
This book aims to give a comprehensive picture of law, government and the constitution in Malaysia, and to set constitutional developments in their proper political and social context. It is written in such a way that lawyers may see how perspectives other than the purely legal can enrich the understanding of constitutional issues in Malaysia and that others may comprehend the lawyer's perspective on these issues. There has been an increasing interest in constitutional issues in Malaysia since the mid-1980s following a number of important events, including the advent of judicial activism and...
This book aims to give a comprehensive picture of law, government and the constitution in Malaysia, and to set constitutional developments in their pr...
Over 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include King Charles Spaniels, Whippets, Bull Mastiffs, Poodles, St. Bernards, and many others. Among the figures are dogs alone, and with men, women, and children engaged in a variety of pursuits. Histories for potteries known to produce Staffordshire dogs are presented, including James Dudson, the Par-Kent Factory, Poole & Unwin, Ridgway & Robey, and Sampson-Smith. Instruction on differentiating original antique Staffordshire dogs from modern...
Over 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include K...
This early work is a fascinating look at a vanished era. Contents Include: Building Deadfalls, Bear and Coon Deadfall, Otter Deadfall, Marten Deadfall, Stone Deadfall, The Bear Pen, Portable Traps, Some Triggers, Trip Triggers, How to Set, When to Build, Where to Build, The Proper Bait, Traps Knocked Off, Spring Pole Snare, Trail Set Snare, Bait Set Snare, The Box Trap, The Coop Trap, The Pit Trap, Number of Traps, When to Trap, Season's Catch, General Information, Skinning and Stretching, Handling and Grading, and From Animal to Market. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating...
This early work is a fascinating look at a vanished era. Contents Include: Building Deadfalls, Bear and Coon Deadfall, Otter Deadfall, Marten Deadfall...
