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 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 Clocks and Watches written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These beautifully illustrated surveys of the most coveted antiques and collectibles introduce the beginner to the lavish world of antique treasures and are comprehensive enough to afford valuable information to the experienced connoisseur as well.
Download or read book Playthings Past written by Betty Cadbury and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picker s Pocket Guide Toys written by Eric Bradley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Toyland! Whether it's a rare three-wheeled motorcycle that sold for $23,000 or an unopened LEGO set of the Millennium Falcon that can go for as much as $4,500, toy-box treasures are out there waiting to be found. Discover for yourself what veteran collectors know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking toys, the No. 1 collecting category. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide. You'll uncover: • The best toys to hunt for, including action figures, LEGO sets, model trains, space toys, teddy bears, tin toys, vehicles, oddities, and more • Practical strategies from top buyers and sellers • Where to find hidden treasures • How to flip toys for profit and fun • Common fakes and reproductions Whether for pleasure or profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find.
Download or read book Guide to Toy Collecting written by Harry L. Rinker and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America's leading experts, your ultimate Guide to Toy Collecting If you've ever dreamed of displaying a spectacular toy collection or if you're just looking for a fulfilling new hobby, here is the expert guide you need to become a topnotch toy collector. You'll receive priceless advice on the history of toys, becoming a garage sale master, spotting a fake, and recognizing an investment, as well as: Finding and identifying toys Caring for and exhibiting your collection Understanding collecting terms Verifying authenticity Using internet resources And much more!
Download or read book Toys A to Z written by Mark Rich and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Fisher-Price get its start? And who was Milton Bradley, anyway? This dictionary lists and illustrates toys, games, and dolls, including the most obscure and offbeat, plus the TV shows, movies, and traditions that inspired them. More than 300 black and white photos and illustrations make this the reference antique dealers and toy collectors will turn to again and again.
Download or read book Antique Trader Toys Price Guide written by Kyle Husfloen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive toy price guide provides the information every toy collector and enthusiast needs. Compact yet inclusive, this guide covers all major types of toys produced in the 19th and 20th centuries and provides detailed descriptions with current values for 3,500 toys. Toys are organized alphabetically by category making it easy to locate specific toys. Photos.
Download or read book Collecting Antique Toys written by Joseph Doucette and published by Macmillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidelines on starting and developing a toy collection accompany information on repair and restoration, the history of American toys, and spotting fakes
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Primer written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to investigate the history of furniture, silver, jewelry, clocks, toys, and books, and how to select an appraiser
Download or read book Toys Antique and Collectible written by David Longest and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive price guide with over 10,000 listings aids beginning and advanced collectors. From the antique cast-iron toys of yesteryear to the newer modern toys of the 1950s and I960s, this book has it all.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover how to find, buy, collect, and sell collectible toys, then check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. Toys are the one item that connects us all. They bring us back to our childhood and reconnect us to a simpler time in life. Toys carry some of our favorite memories. Some collectors choose toys that they dreamed of having but never did – until now. Today is the day to reach out and grab that special toy and build a collection all around it! You will find just what you need to do all that in HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. One of the essential aspects of collecting toys is to know their history. This book is chock full of historical dates and facts that all collectors should know, including information on identifying toys and their manufacturer. In addition, there are resources and tips on how to find collectible toys (both old and new) along with the safest ways to clean, display, and take care of these toys. Learn where to meet fellow collectors and the best ways to sell and trade collectible toys, all through the pages of this guide. Check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting now! About the Expert Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. 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, and she 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 quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Schroeder s Collectible Toys written by Sharon Huxford and published by . This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for 2006, this tenth edition offers prices and values for more than 20,000 collectible toys. Photos.
Download or read book The Warner Collector s Guide to American Toys written by William S. Ayres and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1981 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures and describes antique toy animals, wagons, carousels, automatons, trains, cars, airplanes, and artillery, and includes advice on collecting them
Download or read book Schroeder s Collectible Toys Antique to Modern Price Guide written by Schroeder and published by . This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification and values of over 20,000 collectible toys.
Download or read book Schroeder s Collectible Toys written by Collector Books and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toys are the happening collectible for the '90s. To meet the market explosion, this monumental value guide devoted entirely to toys has been created. Providing identification and values for more than 20,000 collectible toys of all kinds, this easy-to-use book puts buyers in touch with sellers, magazines, clubs, and newsletters that cover specific fields of collector interest.
