The Wonder of American Toys, 1920-1950

The Wonder of American Toys, 1920-1950

Author: Charles Dee Sharp

Publisher: Collectors Press, Inc.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1888054700

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The Wonder of American Toys reflects not only the toys of perhaps the most formative era of American history, but what they meant to the children who played with them and to the society that produced them.


O'Brien's Collecting Toy Cars & Trucks

O'Brien's Collecting Toy Cars & Trucks

Author: Richard O'Brien

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 9780873415804

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This indispensable identification and price guide for toy car and truck collectors is now more comprehensive and easier to use than ever. The completely revised 3rd edition features a new alphabetical organisation, a more in-depth table of contents, expanded categories and many new photos for easier identification. Collectors will find over 300 categories and more than 15,000 listings, some of which are listed no where else. Listings are usually priced in three grades of condition for a largest-ever total of nearly 45,000 current market value prices.


The Automobile in American History and Culture

The Automobile in American History and Culture

Author: Michael L. Berger

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2001-07-30

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 0313016062

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This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.


The Story of American Toys

The Story of American Toys

Author: Richard O'Brien

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Evokes the wonder and nostalgia of toys in America with the story of the inventors, manufacturers, and marketers behind the toys.


Researching American-made Toy Soldiers

Researching American-made Toy Soldiers

Author: Richard O'Brien

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1605433101

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For the first time, Richard O'Brien has collected hundreds of articles and features he wrote for various toy soldier collecting magazines in one compelling book. Filled with pictures and information on the best known -- and the most obscure -- toy soldiers of the past century.