For your consideration, here is The Collector's Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain Hardback Book by Joan F. Van Patten, Second Series, copyright 1982, values updated 1997, published by Collector Books, 255 pages.  It has some wear on the covers.  It will be mailed in a box for protection.  Item pictured is the actual item up for sale and comes from a non-smoking household.  (301.318m-3.8bt)