The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods

"The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods" by William Chaffers is a guide for people interested in pottery and porcelain made from the Renaissance to the 1800s. This book, probably written in the early 1900s, is like a smaller version of Chaffers' bigger book, "The Keramic Gallery," and helps collectors learn about and enjoy different ceramic styles and the skill used to make them during these times. The book starts by explaining what it is and what it's for. It says it's a shorter version with pictures and stories about different kinds of pottery, especially maiolica from Italy. It also talks about famous ceramic artists and their creations. The book mentions places like Urbino, Gubbio, and Faenza, explaining how each place had its own special style. This gives collectors a good base for figuring out and understanding the story behind the ceramic pieces they find.