-=> John Giannini to Gunther Pollheim 06 Jan 97  03:58:17 <=-
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 JG> On 01 Jan 97, Gunther Pollheim wrote to All:
 
 GP> Is there anybody out there who has some books on Noritake china?
 JG> Collector Books (the company) has several nice books on Haviland and
 JG> Noritake. I think they have an 800 number.  If not, I will try to find
 JG> it for you.  The books have all color photos and comprehensive price
 JG> guides, and run about $24.95 or so.  Collector Books is the *only*
 JG> company I know of that has ever published a book on RS Prussia,
 JG> probably the most beautiful table porclain ever made.  Give the
 JG> company a call, you'll love those books! 
Dear John
Thank you for your reply. I live in Australia and a phone call may be
prohibitive. However, if you could give me the address of that publisher,
I may be able to check them out.
Even though I am originally from Germany, "RS Prussia" does not ring
a bell. Your are obviously an admirer of fine china.
I got into collecting Noritake about 2 1/2 years ago, when I managed
to pick up a partial dinner set at a garage sale. Since then I have
discovered that they did not only make table ware. I find it extremely
exciting when I come across an unusual item and on turning it over,
I see the Noritake back stamp. I am particulary keen on Art Deco items.
Noritake appears to me as a collectable which is far more keenly priced
then its cousins Royal Doulton and Royal Albert etc. yet their appeal and
their quality don't lag much behind.
Chow
Gunther
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