Flow Blue: A Collector's Guide to Pattern, History and Values (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

by Jeffrey B. Snyder

Book Overview

Now in its revised fifth edition, this popular volume combines recent and classic research with hundreds of all-color photographs to survey Flow Blue ceramics, the much sought after and highly prized... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764300040
• ISBN13: 9780764300042
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 8.5" x 0.5"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book!

This book is a part of my Flow Blue research library. Jeffrey Snyder is a leading authority in Flow Blue collecting. His descriptions are clear and precise. His photography is fantastic. The prices listed in this book should only be used for insurance purposes as the Flow Blue collecting phase swings with decorating fashions and colors of the times. In reality, you can find prices much more affordable than suggested in ths book. Add this to your collection and you will enjoy it for years to come!

Great book for beginners and experienced both

This book gives readers a thorough understanding of what Flow Blue is, when it was made, how it was decorated and what it is worth. The pictures are terrific. However, a book would have to be huge to provide prices for every piece in every place setting (there are over 1500 patterns)! I'm tired of reviews from inexperienced folks who don't know enough to review responsibly. Get this book and judge for yourself. It's been around for years and is worth having!

Exceptional Visual Reference Book - A must for FB Collectors

This is probably one of the best Flow Blue reference books that I have seen. The photography is exceptional.While the focus is primarily on several patterns, the assortment of pieces (shapes) shown will certaily be of interest to both the serious and novice collector alike. You will find strange and unusual pieces shown be it a cake plate, syrup pitcher, mug, egg cups, etc. If you're a collector you've probably got a piece that you not sure what is was used for! If so, you'll probably find it (or something similar) here -there is certainly an amazing variety shown!For those who love Flow Blue this book is an absolute must!

A lasting value

This book provides newcomers and long time collectors with hundreds of patterns in Flow Blue. The wares are organized chronologically by period and values are provided for the wares shown. For beginners the book defines the wares, details the decorations and how they were applied and provides information on the marks appearing on the wares. This is a very good book with solid research and beautiful photographs that will serve collectors well for many years.