Collectors Guide Royal China Currier + Ives w pricing Here is the long awaited identical reprint of the original guide. Although this book is written primarily for the Currier & Ives pattern, it contains information useful to any collector of Royal China. A Collector's Guide for Currier & Ives Dinnerware by Royal China Co., Sebring, Ohio. Authored by Eldon R. Aupperle with a 1996 Copyright. The books I offer are brand new and all PERSONALLY autographed by the author, Eldon R. Aupperle. It is a 112 page soft cover book that contains: Numerous pictures of the dinnerware, C & I Print I.D., Accessory Units, Available Colors, Backstamps, Original Cartons, Sales & Advertising Items, Tumblers, Jewelry, Clock Plates, Royal Connection, A & P Connection, and other C & I Items. Also included is the revised 2005 current price guide to C&I items by Eldon R. Aupperle. This guide has been reprinted through the efforts of the Currier & Ives Dinnerware Collectors Club, Mr. Aupperle and Big Eds Dinnerware. Shipping options are book/media rate at $3.00 or $4.95 for USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
Circa: 1996
Manufacturer: SEYBOLD PRINTING  

Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware M. Pratt This is a brand new copy including a wealth of information about modern dinnerware. Six of the chapters deal with specific companies. One chapter deals only with Royal China. Michael Pratt says "The history of the company is endnoted and I have input from numerous brochures, trade journals, two Royal China designers, one ceramic engineer, pottery employees, & the final owner of the company in putting together my book." Older patterns of Royal from the 1950's may not be included, but there is a wealth of information about the modern patterns of Royal such as Blue Heaven, Star Glow, etc. Click on the image on the left and scroll down for sample pages.
Manufacturer: Royal China