Download or read book A Connoisseur s Guide to Antique Dolls written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 illustrations. Dolls have long been popularly considered children's playthings, but some dolls are so fine that it is clear that they were not intended to be toys, but rather art objects.Collectors delight in the range of dolls available throughout history, from Dutch dolls with articulated limbs to the lavishly dressed French dolls of the nineteenth century. Rag dolls, paper dolls, dolls made of wax or china, all are considered to be rare prizes. No matter what type or period, collectors continue to cherish them for their own unique qualities. The major types of dolls discussed and illustrated in this volume include early dolls, wooden dolls, leather and papier mache dolls, china dolls, walking and talking dolls, and modern dolls. Over 100 full-color photographs display the beauty and variety of these delightful objects.
Download or read book A Connoisseur s Guide to Antique Toys written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 illustrations. Not everyone has enjoyed owning fine furniture, ceramics, glass or silver, but everyone has had toys. It is no wonder that this has become one of the greatest areas for collecting, for it caters to that longing for nostalgia in so many people. Today's collector has an array of toys to choose from, and this guide helps to indentify the many types available for starting a collection. Some of the many areas for collecting examined in this volume are simple and scientific toys, dolls, dolls' houses, miniature furniture, board games, jigsaw puzzles, clockwork toys, and toy soldiers. Over 100 full-color photographs demonstrate the great variety of toys available.
Download or read book Collectors Guide to Antique Dolls and Doll Marks written by Paul Fellows and published by Wynwood. This book was released on 1990 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dolls written by Clara Hallard Fawcett and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Dolls written by Denise Van Patten and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doll collecting is the second-largest collectibles market today, with over $650 million per year spent on the hobby and over 400,000 readers of three major doll magazines.
Download or read book Old Dolls written by Eleanor St George and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Doll Buying and Selling written by Jan Foulke and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a bonanza of tips on how to buy, sell, and collect dolls. The beginner to the advanced collector will find this book a must. Featured are a myriad of ways to save you money. Just one successful tip will get you back many times the cost of the book.
Download or read book The Official Identification and Price Guide to Antique and Modern Dolls written by Julie Collier and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1989-04 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition contains all new text and format--an invaluable sourcebook of the most comprehensive information on doll collectibles.
Download or read book The Doll Registry written by Florence Theriault and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Antique Dolls written by Brenda Sneathen Mattox and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 30 large, ready-to-color illustrations of actual 19th-century dolls in authentic costumes: captivating Jumeau dolls; a Bru lady doll, c. 1870; a French fashion bride of the 1870s, many more.
Download or read book Doll Makers Marks written by Dawn Herlocher and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers 3,000 dolls from the world's leading doll makers with charts, listings, line drawings, more. Provides detailed descriptions of each manufacturer's production history, mold characteristics, size numbers, tips on spotting reproductions, and much more.
Download or read book 14th Blue Book written by Jan Foulke and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THis price guide has an antique section covering bisque, china, wax, wood, cloth and papier-mache dolls of the 19th and early 20th century, and a modern section which covers composition, hard plastic, vinyl and artists dolls.
Download or read book Dolls written by Clara Hallard Fawcett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Dolls: A Guide for Collectors Puppet, the Century explains, signifies: A doll, a little figure of a person, moved by the fingers or by cords or wires in a mock drama, a marionette. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book 10th Blue Book of Dolls and Values written by Jan Foulke and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the latest volume of the series all doll collectors turn to for descriptions that are complete and accurate, realistic and up to date value ranges, and photos that are crisp, slear, and detailed. TheBlue Book is the bestselling doll book worldwide.
Download or read book The Doll Catalog written by Donna H. Felger and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Doll Values written by Patsy Moyer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes manufacturer or type, the dolls' histories, marks, descriptions, and values plus nearly 500 all-new color photos.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting. The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite childhood moments, a time in history that we are most fond of, and even a beloved art style reflected through the doll. HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting can lead you through the stages of doll collecting. Whether you are starting a collection or adding on to one, there is a wide variety of dolls to choose from. These include ceremonial dolls, bisque dolls, rag dolls, and paper dolls, to the beloved characters like Strawberry Shortcake, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Barbie. Finding that doll that brings out your love for collecting is the easy part. In this book, you will learn the proper care for dolls, doll lingo, how to spot a replica, and tips on keeping a logbook. We even took a peek at the history of haunted dolls. The tips in HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting will show doll enthusiasts just what they need to know to become doll collectors. Check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting for learning about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community! About the Author Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania; she is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She wrote the book, From the Dark Tunnel, about surviving child abuse, under the pen name Tori Kannyn. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains. She also collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
