This comprehensive guide captures all the prestige and rich history of Royal Doulton, and delivers the expert pricing, including British values and product details needed by today's collectors. With nearly 200 years of bone and fine china production, the craftsmanship and hand-painted detail of Royal Doulton figurines and stoneware pieces is unmatched and highly valued. This expertly written book offers: details of how a small English company became one of the most highly respected manufacturers of fine china; 5,000+ listings and 1,750+ color photographs to assist with assessing collections; and, detailed coverage of the entire Royal Doulton line.