History Australiana Antiquarian & Collectable
Australian Pottery of the 19th & Early 20th Century by Marjorie Graham is the essential hardcover first edition for collectors of antique Australiana. Published in 1979 by The David Ell Press, this vintage reference surveys the nation’s pioneering kilns, makers, and ceramic styles up to the 1920s.
The 224-page volume arrives in tidy shape: pages are crisp, unmarked, and tightly bound, with no previous-owner notes or dog-eared corners. A light scuffing and gentle edge-wear touch the original dust jacket, while discreet foxing spots appear only on the front inner cover—common, minor reminders of four decades on the shelf.
Ideal for historians, potters, dealers, and hobbyists, the book doubles as a scholarly text and a browsable guide to Australian studio ware, industrial pieces, and back-stamp identification. Its generous black-and-white photographs and detailed captions make spotting rarities at markets or online auctions far easier.
First editions in protective jackets are increasingly scarce; this copy offers the pleasure of immediate ownership without the premium of a pristine price tag. Secure a foundational title for your Australiana, craft, or pottery library today.