Polly stetler (8 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Blue cloth boards with gold foil lettering. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Pages are clean, crisp, bright and glossy. DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped [$19.95]. The jacket shows average wear, heavy use, some chipping and tiny tears. One large tear is 5cm. A 5mm x 5cm sliver is missing from bottom edge. Jacket is intact, complete and glossy. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Pfaltzgraff: America's Potter (1989) by David A. Walsh and Polly Stetler is a nonfiction art and corporate history book published by the Historical Society of York County. It chronicles the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and evolution of the Pfaltzgraff company—one of America's most iconic stoneware and dinnerware manufacturers. Overview-The book serves as a definitive historical reference for collectors and history enthusiasts, tracing the roots of the Pfaltzgraff family from their arrival as German immigrant craftsmen in the early 1800s to the company's status as a massive 20th-century brand. Spanning 128 pages, this heavily illustrated volume provides an inside look at how a localized, horse-and-wagon pottery business grew into a titan of the American tabletop industry. Key Content & Focus AreasThe Early Foundations (1800s): The narrative explores the company's origins in York County, Pennsylvania, where the family first set up a modest potter's wheel and kiln, operating within a tight local market radius. Industrialization and Evolution: It covers pivotal milestones, such as brothers George and Henry Pfaltzgraff opening their first major factory partnership in 1889, marking the transition from traditional folk pottery to large-scale industrial manufacturing. Iconic Stoneware & Collectibles: The book features vintage photographs, diagrams, and historical breakdowns of classic products—including specialized items like the Myrtle laundry sprinkler—offering valuable documentation for identifying and dating early pottery pieces. Craftsmanship to Commercial Success: It details the creative and corporate shifts up through 1989 (its publication year), highlighting the longevity of the brand's signature craftsmanship over nearly two centuries. Because of its extensive photographic documentation and localized history, the book remains a staple resource for ceramics collectors trying to authenticate vintage Pfaltzgraff items.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Gut. 128 S. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature in good condition, some traces of use. R-02989 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 350.

Square super octavo, blue buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, 128pp, illus/photos, VG (light bruising to extrems, sl soiling to boards, sl tanning & foxing to page edges, moderate foxing to prelims) in d/w, VG (moderate creasing & chipping/tearing to edges- sl loss, light fading to spine, light chafing).…

hard cover. Condizione: very good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good, hard cover book with torn dust jacket, 128 pages, sm4to.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.