California Florence Porcelain Figurines Collectibles / Illustrated Book + Values

Description: THE FLORENCE COLLECTIBLES – AN ERA OF ELEGANCE by Doug Foland, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA, 1995. Profusely illustrated with over 400 color captioned photographs, this early out-of-print book is a definitive price guide to Florence ceramic collectibles and figurines. “The lovely Florence figurines, made in Pasadena, California, by Florence Ward and the Florence Ceramics Company from 1939 into the 1960s are featured in this first book on the subject. With over 400 color photographs, readers are introduced to the lovely ladies in elegant, lace-trimmed gowns, perfectly behaved children standing or sitting quietly as angels, and gentlemen dressed like dandies in their short pants and fancy coats..” ”The history of the Florence collection includes complete details about the early factory and the step-by-step process used in the creation of figurines as related by Florence’s son, Clifford Ward, Jr. Some of the larges Florence collections in the country are represented along with a price guide of yesteryear, Florence artware, Florence pairs, and children figurines.” Values are given pursuant to date of publication. 8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition (back cover has corner crease). 144 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Price: 30 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas

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