This special edition of 'Ceramic Art: A Report on Pottery, Porcelain, Tiles, Terra-Cotta and Brick' was written by William P. Blake, and first published in 1873, making it over 140 years old. It was Blake's report on the exhibits and designs at the International Exhibition at Vienna in 1873. The book has sections on Commercial Value of Artistic Skill, Pottery in the United States, Porcelain and Faience, Floor, Wall, and Ornamental Tiles, Terra-Cotta - Brick, Methods of Pottery, and more. Also features an index of Pottery Maker's Marks and Monograms, from Pottery companies all over Europe. An absolute essential addition to the libraries of anybody interested in the historical aspect of Pottery Making and Ceramics as an industry. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.