Book 1 Unearthed - Recent Archaeological Discoveries from Northern China 174 pages Soft cover 27 x 24 cm 1,026 kg English Mint Condition ------------------------------- Book 2 Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Ceramics 340 pages Hard cover 31 x 22 cm 1,895 kg English Mint Condition The focus of this book is primarily on the authentication and dating of ancient Chinese ceramics, covering the 5,000 years from the Neolithic period to the Ming dynasty, using techniques and visual indicators which the author has learned in his 23 years of collecting and dealing in these wares. With over 776 full color illustrations of both genuine ceramics and fakes being sold as genuine, Allen claims that with this book in hand, fakes should not be so much of a problem, but a challenge for the future. The majority of the prices sold by his business have their selling prices stated, providing a unique visual indicator of authentic ceramics, and an interesting price guide as well.