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Chelsea and Chelsea-Derby China by Egan Mew, from the Masterpieces of Handicraft series edited by T. Leman Hare. This attractive vintage reference explores the celebrated Chelsea and Chelsea-Derby porcelain traditions, documenting their distinctive wares, figures, decorative styles, and craftsmanship. The volume contains 16 plates, including 8 in color, providing visual examples of historic porcelain. Among the illustrated pieces are Chelsea figures and statuettes modeled after well-known eighteenth-century designs, making the book particularly useful as an early reference for identifying and studying English ceramics. The book retains its handsome dark cloth binding with gilt lettering, gilt border decoration, and a mounted color illustration on the front cover. The title page identifies T. C. & E. C. Jack of London and Dodd, Mead & Co. of New York. An illustrated bookplate from a previous owner is present inside the front cover. This is a substantial period reference devoted specifically to Chelsea and Chelsea-Derby porcelain, combining historical information with numerous illustrated examples of these important English ceramic traditions. Condition: Vintage/antique copy showing age-related wear. The covers display rubbing, marks, and edge/corner wear, with visible wear along the spine ends. Interior pages show expected age toning. A previous owner's illustrated bookplate is affixed inside the front cover. Please examine all photographs closely for the exact condition and contents of this copy, as they are considered part of the description. Your book will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely. Please review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description.