Toys from American Childhood 1845-1945

Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on cover and spine, beige endpapers. Illustrated with B&W and color photographs. . Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in excellent, unmarked condition, showing only light shelf-wear, else fine. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 256 pp

From Publisher:

The exploding popularity of toy collecting today has enthusiasts hungry for information on playthings from the past. In response to this need, toy expert and auctioneer Tim Luke has created the first comprehensive encyclopedia of important international toy makers that influenced generations of American children. From cuddly favourites like teddy bears and baby dolls to popular boys' toys like Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys and American Flyer wagons, the pieces in this lavish book will kindle memories and inspire collectors. This unprecedented volume includes hundreds of colour photos, identification clues and behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most exciting recent discoveries of rare toys, as well as world-record-setting auctions. Mr Luke, former vice-president at Christie's auctioneers and a regular appraiser on the popular television programme the Antiques Roadshow, guides readers through the histories of 80 key companies, and brings his personal expertise to outlining key identification aids and collector alerts.

Product Info

ISBN: 0942620445

ISBN-13: 9780942620443

Publisher: Portfolio Press

Year: 2001

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

RoundTableBooksLLC

Address: 452 E. Amherst Street Palatine, Illinois

Website: https://www.roundtablebooks.com

Country: United States