Measures 11 ½" x 8 ½", 214 pp. including a complete illustrated index and the list of Korosten masters. A DVD copy of the catalog is affixed inside the back cover in a cellophane sleeve. Unfortunately, the last page, which probably contained year of publication, publisher, and circulation information has been neatly removed. Each page contains up to four professionally made high resolution photos, captioned in Russian and English with information about the items, their authors, and the year of creation of each model.

In excellent condition, showing just minimal wear to the edges a

Measures 11 ½" x 8 ½", 214 pp. including a complete illustrated index and the list of Korosten masters. A DVD copy of the catalog is affixed inside the back cover in a cellophane sleeve. Unfortunately, the last page, which probably contained year of publication, publisher, and circulation information has been neatly removed. Each page contains up to four professionally made high resolution photos, captioned in Russian and English with information about the items, their authors, and the year of creation of each model.

In excellent condition, showing just minimal wear to the edges and corners of the covers, not obvious and not detractive.

The Korosten Porcelain Factory is located in the city of Korosten, Zhitomir Region, in the north-west of Ukraine. Its history goes back to 1904 when a Polish entrepreneur Timothy Przybylski started production of plain white porcelain dishes. The factory was nationalized by the Bolsheviks in 1918 but production was stopped for the duration of the Civil War. It resumed in 1924. By the end of 1940s, production moved towards more decorative and artistic items. The Soviet years were a golden era for Korosten Porcelain Factory but the free-market conditions and demands in the post-Soviet times, have put the factory's future at risk. In 2012, the factory stopped production and declared bankruptcy. But the administration of the factory did not hand in the proverbial towel. Later the same year, they worked out a plan of restarting production and offered their commercial plan to potential investors.

This catalog proves the success story of Korosten, and is not only a joy to peruse but a great reference source of precise information a serious porcelain collector will find very useful.

Please note that the pen in our photo is for size reference.
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