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“Very good condition hard cover reference book full of great knowledge of the hobby and tons of ...
Genre
Toys
ISBN
9780764311895

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764311891
ISBN-13
9780764311895
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1706633

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Toys, Miniatures, Military
Author
Don Pielin
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5 In.
Item Height
1 In.
Item Weight
49.9 Oz
Item Width
11 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN
00-009479
Book Title
Toy Soldiers and Figures : American Dimestore
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
688.7/2
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the "Five-and-Dime" stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and and cover military and non-military toys.Compiled by some of the world's leading authorities on toy soldiers and figures, the book traces the history and development of toy soldiers and figures between 1900 and 1960. Complete with price guide, explanations of terminology, and an index, the book is a groundbreaking reference guide to collecting lead and composition toy figures. Over 60 manufacturers' products are represented and the thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures., This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the "Five-and-Dime" stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and and cover military and non-military toys. Compiled by some of the world's leading authorities on toy soldiers and figures, the book traces the history and development of toy soldiers and figures between 1900 and 1960. Complete with price guide, explanations of terminology, and an index, the book is a groundbreaking reference guide to collecting lead and composition toy figures. Over 60 manufacturers' products are represented and the thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures., This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.
Publication Year
2000
Dewey Edition
21
Format
Hardcover
LC Classification Number
NK8475.M5P485 2000
Number of Pages
240 pages

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    Like all of the Schiffer books, it is well bound, has heavy, glossy paper, and has outstanding clear photos showing the details of each figure. The book is composed of 3 parts: 1) non historical figures like cowboys & indians, farm, railroad, and holiday figures, 2) Military soldiers, and 3) Historical figures. The books strong point is the military toy soldiers and part 3 with its historical toy figures and military vehicles. This is a photographic/identification reference book of U. S. made, dimestore, toy lead, iron and composite cast figures and toys. It is an invaluable record of toy soldiers from makers like Barclay, Manoil, Grey Iron, Jones and others like Auburn Rubber, Arcade, American Metal as well as other less collected manufactures. While it has limited ...

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