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Hungarian Ceramics from the Zsolnay Manufactory 1853-2001. New Haven, CT; London: Yale University Press, 2002. (Open JQF 02-2817)
Survey of one of Hungary’s most important manufacturers. Surveys major productions, including architectural ceramics. Biographical section on the Zsolnay family members whom participated in the factory’s stylistic, technical, and business development.  

Poche, Emanuel. Bohemian Porcelain. Prague: Artia, 1957. (MPG+)
A history of Czech pottery from its early period when it was known as Bohemia, from the late eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century. Includes a glossary of ceramic marks.

Post, Marjorie Merriweather. Russian Porcelain. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1968. (MPG)
A terse history of Russian porcelain manufacturers from the mid-eighteenth century to early twentieth century.

Poteries Roumaines: Art et Tradition: Guide de la ceramique de Roumanie, vingt-six centres potiers actifs. Paris: Somogy; Federation des Ecomusees et Musees de Societe, 1999. (3-MPG+ 00-7783)
A regional survey of modern Romanian pottery-making, this work also treats the use of folklore in imagery. A history of Romanian ceramics from the Neolithic Age to the present is provided. A directory of Romanian museums with pottery holdings appears in the back of the book.

Russian Porcelain in the Hermitage Collection.  Leningrad: Aurora, 1973. (MPG 76-2819)
Bi-lingual in Russian and English, this work is a catalog to the Hermitage’s permanent collection of national porcelain.  

Sikota, Gyozo. Herend: The Art of Hungarian Porcelain. New York: Puski-Corvin; Budapest: Corvina, 1985. (3-MPG 88-4641)
This book presents the history of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory from its foundation in 1839 to the late twentieth century. The company’s marks are also included.