Encyclopedia of American Art Tile Book Karlson Region 3 This is Volume 3 of a 4 volume set. This cover the midwestern United States, including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa and Missouri.
There are more than 1300 illustrations and images showcasing the art tiles of this region. Some of the companies included are AE Hull, American Encaustic, Cambridge Art Tile, Cowan, Hamilton Tile, JB Owens, Mosaic Tile Company, Rookwood Pottery, Weller Pottery, Overbeck, TECO, Flint Faience, Pewabic Pottery, UND and many others. The text includes tile identification with some backmarks, and offers advice about collecting and purchasing ceramic art tiles. By Norman Karlson - Hard Cover with dust jacket, 2005 Schiffer Books - 280 pages. New unused condition, bumps to corners of book.

Circa: 2005
Publisher: Schiffer Books
ISBN: 0-7643-2231-1  

Terra Cotta Skyline by Susan Tunick A truly fabulous book titled "Terra-Cotta Skyline" by Susan Tunick - pub. by Princeton Architectural Press, 1997, First Edition, hard bound, 160 pages.

The terra cotta industry in America is chronicled starting from 1848 - through the late 1920's. The photography is grand - many color photos as well as old photos, postcards, and advertising. Every company that should be in here is in here, from Gladding McBean to LA Pressed Brick. If you love tiles, this book will thrill you - architecture fans will equally marvel at the work presented.

Slightly scuffed dustjacket with a label on the back - otherwise in unused condition.

Keywords: tiles tile antique ceramic pottery terracotta New York City reference books

Circa: 1997
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 1568981058  

California Tile - Acme to Handcraft Brand new outstanding hard cover book solely dedicated to California tiles. This is book 1 of a two book series. Published in 2004 by Schiffer Publishing, and put together by The California Heritage Museum. There are 248 glorious pages of tiles - great color photos! Each chapter is written by a different author - this book is a must have for anyone who loves tiles! New, unused condition.

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Circa: 2004
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 0764319426  

Tiles in Berks County Pennsylvania Great article about the Tyson-Schoener Tiles in the magazine "Historical Review of Berks County". This is Volume 51, number 3, from the Summer of 1986. The magazine is 28 pages - soft cover, in very nice condition. Minor bend to covers - interior pages clean and bright. The front cover features four tiles, in color, from an article about tiles in buildings in the Reading School District. Four more tiles are pictured in black and white in the article.

Keywords: vintage art tile arts crafts movement hand made PA

Circa: 1986
 

Tile Book by Olivia Buehl Outstanding book on tiles - both old and new. Titiled "Tiles Choosing, Designing, and Living with Ceramic Tile" by Olivia Buehl, photos by Lisl Dennis. Hard back, Clarkson Potter Pub., 1996, 208 pages. This book is in new, unused condition. From Alibris " Hundreds of color photographs and expert advice capture the versatility of ceramic tiles and help even the novice tiler to create beautiful patterns in traditional and contemporary settings. Includes sections on color and pattern, as well as the specific tile needs of kitchens, baths, and other rooms."

Keywords: ceramic books antique collectible pottery

Circa: 1996
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0517799766  

Moravian Tiles Moravian Tiles - Moravian Pottery & Tile Works - An oversized, soft cover book. A reprint of the 1913 Sales Catalog of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Wonderful black/white photos with "names" of the tiles and dimensions. Henry Mercer at his finest. 16 pages in the reprint.

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Circa: 2000
Publisher: Moravian Pottery  

Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles Titled "An architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles" by David Gebhard and Robert Winter. Paperback, Gibbs Smith, 2003 revised edition, 543 pages. This is in new, unused condition, with a very small indentation on the top of the cover. From Google books - " Known as "the bible" to Los Angeles architecture scholars and enthusiasts, Robert Winter and David Gebhard's groundbreaking guide to architecture in the greater Los Angeles area is updated and revised once again. From Art Deco to Beaux-Arts, Spanish Colonial to Mission Revival, Winter discusses an impressive variety of architectural styles in this popular guide that he co-authored with the late David Gebhard. New buildings and sites have been added, along with all new photography. Considered the most thorough L.A. architecture guide ever written, this new edition features the best of the past and present, from Charles and Henry Greene's Gamble House to Frank Gehry's Disney Philharmonic Hall. This was, and is again, a must-have guide to a diverse and architecturally rich area. Robert Winter is a recognized architectural historian who lives in Los Angeles, and has led architectural tours through the Los Angeles area since 1965. He is a professor at Occidental College in Los Angeles."

Keywords: ceramic books antique collectible pottery

Circa: 2003
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1586853082  

Tile Heritage Foundation Newsletters 2000-2003 This is a group of 5 issues of Flashpoint - of particular interest to those who like old or antique tiles might be: "The California Collector" featuring pottery bookends, Tile Backmarks, tiles made by "Irina Lorin", The Spanish Tile Company, and Rookwood Faience. The issues are Jan-March 2000, Apr-Sept 2000, Oct 2000-June2001, July-Dec 2001, and Jan2002-June 2003 (this issue has a printing mishap on the front cover). All issues are gently used.

Flashpoint is a semi annual newsletter put out by the Tile Heritage Foundation, containing articles and information for tile enthusiasts. The table of contents for this issue can be viewed at the THF website: tileheritage.org/THF-Publications.html

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Circa: 2000
Publisher: Tile Heritage Foundation  

The Waverley Novels Published in New York, by George Routledge & Sons - this is titled "The Waverley Novels" by Sir Walter Scott, Bart. This undated book contains Guy Mannering and Redgauntlet. It also contains a "Fragment of a Romance which was to have been entitled, "Thomas The Rhymer" and "The Lord of Emmerdale"." This hardback book is 410 pages, and has many illustrations (black and white). There are tears to the bindings and wear to the covers - although the boards still have a nice impressed design and gilt. The previous owner's name is on the inside page. An interesting and nice looking book for those tile collectors who love the Mintons English Waverley Novels series tiles!

Keywords: art tiles ceramic antique vintage pottery tile collectible reference catalog book


Circa: 1930
Publisher: George Routledge & Sons  

Country Floors Tile Catalogs Two catalogs from Country Floors - featuring American Artisan tiles, made to order. One is Catalog #27 and includes a glossary of tile and stone terms - approx 75-85 pages - all in color. The other catalog has 48 pages - both measures 8 1/2" x 11" - soft cover - gently used condition.

Keywords: reference book books tiles

Circa: 1990
Publisher: Country Floors  

Two Tile Catalogs The first is "A Portfolio of Ceramic & Natural Tile Ideas" - says it has hundreds of great design tips from leading manufacturers. Softcover 96 pages. The second is Cerafrance - in an oversized binder - about a 20 page catalog illustrating their wares. Both are in very good condition.

Keywords: reference book books tiles

Circa: 1990
Publisher: Cerafrance  

Period Fireplaces Book "Period Fireplaces" by Judith Miller - hardback Reed International Books 1995. This is a great general purpose book if you love fireplaces or are thinking of redoing yours and just need some ideas. Lots of color photos and illustrations and good text. Many tiles are shown in here but they are not identified by maker. Invaluable if you are replacing or restoring hearths and surrounds. 128 pages. The inside is in new (unused) condition - the covers are lightly bumped and scratched.

Keywords: tile antique collectible fire place ceramic design
Circa: 1995
Publisher: Reed International Books
ISBN: 1857323971  

Warner Collector’s Guide N. American Pottery Porcelain Out of print. Authors: Ellen and Bert Denker. Published by Warner Books 1982. The book features redware, stoneware, yellow ware, white ware, porcelain , art pottery and tiles. Lots of black and white photos plus a color section. Illustrations of Bennington, Cybis, Niloak and many other manufacturers. Paperback – 5 ¼" x 8". 256 pages Very good condition.

keywords: antique collectible reference pottery porcelain ceramic
Circa: 1982
Publisher: Warner Books
ISBN: 0446976318  

The Tile Book - Hilliard Interesting soft cover reference book on tiles titled "The Tile Book Decorating with Fired Earth" by Elizabeth Hilliard. Pub. by Soma Books 1999, 157 pages. Great color photos of tiles and tile installations. Covers history and design of tiles, using tiles in the home, and how to lay tiles. Terrific info and nicely organized. Minor bends to dust jacket, otherwise excellent interior condition.

Keywords: art tiles ceramic antique vintage pottery tile collectible reference catalog book


Circa: 1999
Publisher: Soma Books
ISBN: 1579590209  

California Tile - Hispano-Moresque to Woolenius Brand new outstanding hard cover book solely dedicated to California tiles. This is book 2 of a two book series. Published in 2004 by Schiffer Publishing, and put together by The California Heritage Museum. There are 248 glorious pages of tiles - great color photos! Each chapter is written by a different author - and "yours truly" wrote the chapter on Tudor Potteries for this book. So, you'll get a signed copy of this book (at least for one chapter!). New, unused condition.

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Circa: 2004
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 0764319434