Collector's Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls, 1900-1950

Collector's Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls, 1900-1950

Author: Ursula R. Mertz

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574320800

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Collector's Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls, 1900 - 1950 This exciting value guide is essential for collectors, researchers, and historians interested in all aspects of these truly American toys. Besides the 850 full-color photographs, a wealth of information is provided, including all technical aspects of production and history. Easy-to-follow guidelines assist the reader in determining the quality and value of a doll. Information on purchasing power is provided. Tips on proper maintenance and care of these priceless dolls are furnished, as well as a spotlight section on extraordinary doll designer Bernard Liptfert. 2006 values.


Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More

Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More

Author: J. Michael Augustyniak

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13:

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Collector Books is proud to release the second edition of this book, now including all Barbie exclusives produced and discovered by collectors since 1997. This all-in-one resource features over 1,800 vibrant color photos of Barbie exclusives with close-ups of each doll and descriptions. This encyclopedia includes the unusual and rare ultra-limited Jubilee series of dolls, the porcelain and vinyl dolls produced for Disney, the complete Barbie Festival collection, every national Barbie doll Collectors' Convention set, a spectacular collection of one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls auctions by Mattel for charity, and much more. 8.5 x 11. 2002 values.


Dolls - A Guide for Collectors

Dolls - A Guide for Collectors

Author: Clara Hallard Fawcett

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-12-19

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1473346894

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This vintage book contains comprehensive guide to collecting dolls, containing information on the history of dolls, buying and selling, restoration, and a much more. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, "Dolls - A Guide for Collectors" constitutes a timeless resource for doll enthusiasts and is not to be missed by modern collectors. Contents include: "What is a Doll", "On Collecting Dolls-Where to Buy, What to Pay, and Dolls Worth Collecting", "Early Toy Dolls", "Dolls of the Nineteenth Century", "China-Headed Dolls and their Marks", "Bidque Dolls and their Marks", "Dolls of Papier Mache and Composition", "Hand-made Dolls", "The Christmas Crib", "The Cloth Doll", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.


The Collector's History of Dolls

The Collector's History of Dolls

Author: Constance Eileen King

Publisher: Outlet

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780517348017

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Surveys the history of dolls and dollmaking from around the world from primitive rag-and-wood figures to extravagantly detailed dolls