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.