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Bibliography

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Arman, David & Linda. Anglo-American Ceramics, Part I: Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market, 1760-1860. Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Oakland Press, 1998.

Arman, David & Linda. First Supplement to Historical Staffordshire: An Illustrated Check-List. Danville, Virginia: Arman Enterprises, Inc. 1977.

Arman, David & Linda. Historical Staffordshire: An Illustrated Check-List. Danville, Virginia: Arman Enterprises, Inc. 1974.

Arman, David & Linda. The China and Glass Quarterly, Volume I, Numbers 1-4. Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Oakland Press, 1997. (Periodical)

Arman, David and Linda. Anglo-American Ceramic Cup Plates-Part I (American). Portsmouth, RI: Oakland Press, 2000.

Arman, David and Linda. Anglo-American Ceramic Cup Plates-Part II (European). Portsmouth, RI: Oakland Press, 2000.

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