by:
Whiteneck, Peggy

Publisher:
Krause Publications
Published:August 1, 2001
ISBN:0873419731
Format:Paperback
Pages:208

Description: From the Author
Several factors distinguish this book from any issued by the Lladro company, starting with the fact that Collecting Lladro is in print and widely and readily available. Other distinguishing features of Collecting Lladro are photos of rare prototypes not found in other published sources, historical and factual information found in no other source written or virtual, listings that include not only titles but brief descriptions to help collectors identify their figurines, and tips on how to buy on the secondary market that are not found in any other source, and price ranges on retired items (rather than "one price") determined from a variety of sources including Lladro auctions, Lladro dealers and brokers, and my own experience as a collector. Readers are encouraged to look at the Table of Contents and judge for themselves whether the book brings added value to the collector knowledge base about Lladro.

Product Description:
Lladrand#243;-elegant, romantic, hand crafted, fine porcelain instantly recognizable in its shades of blue, cream, gray, and brown-is hot. There are thousands of listings on Internet auction sites daily.

This full-color price and identification guide covers all aspects of this high-end collectible from identifying fakes to evaluating secondary market pricing, with more than 3,000 listings. It combines the background knowledge needed for the successful appraisal of pieces with the value guidelines needed to make informed transactions. There is a special section on marks that will help collectors estimate the age of their items and authenticate them. Clears up many of the misconceptions within the Lladrand#243; collecting field. Lovers of Lladrand#243; will love this new book.

- Values for the most highly-collectible Lladrand#243; pieces
- Includes comprehensive background information on Lladrand#243; porcelain