Popular Lefton ceramic dinnerware has been made from 1946 to the present, in 120 different collectible patterns. Here is their story, with over 340 beautiful color pictures to document their variety and make this book the best and most comprehensive resource for Lefton identification. Markings and paper labels are carefully discussed and shown. Common patterns and the "Heritage" lines are featured, along with a comprehensive alphabetical pattern inventory and price guide. Lefton and Occupied Japan collectors will find much to learn in this valuable new reference. AUTHOR: Karen Barton is the preeminent collector of Lefton ceramics. Formerly from Minnesota, she and her husband now live in South Carolina enjoying sun and fun at the beaches, and occasionally traveling by RV to many distant antique shops in the hope of adding more Lefton to their collection.
