According to the publishers, "The objects in this book were sold following these guidlines. "Ceramics are free of repairs, chips or cracks unless noted in the description of each lot. Our tem "mint" refers to the object being in the same conditon that it was in when originally produced. Sizes are approximate, Crazing, surface scratches, stilt marks, firing flaws and base flakes will be noted if we feel that they are objectionable. Many pottery makers ground the bottom of their vases causing minute chips or flakes around the boottom. Unless we feel that they are objectionable they will not be mentioned. Quite often the glaze on pots will run, sometimes reaching the base and being ground off. We will point out anything that we feel to be excessive. When fired in the kiln, pots will sometimes stick to the shelf creating small base chips upon removal. Some framed tiles or plaques may have chips which are hidden by their frames. We will not be responsible for their disclosure. We will mention any of these conditions if we feel that they are objectionable." There are hundreds of beautiful color photographs with detailed descriptions and values.