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 Doll Makers Marks written by Dawn Herlocher and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 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 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 Dolls A Guide for Collectors written by Clara Hallard Fawcett and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Doll Values written by Patsy Moyer and published by . This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-known collector Moyer has selected the best dolls for each section on antique and modern dolls. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, the doll's history, marks, descriptions and values are included. Illustrations.
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.
Download or read book German Doll Marks written by Jürgen Cieslik and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luckily for today's antique doll collectors German doll firms were very careful about placing identifying marks on their work. Until now, however, there was never a definitive work on the assorted markings. This book possesses detailed information on every single mold#, word, or symbol you will find on an antique German bisque dolls. It it's not in this book, it's not German.
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 A Collector s Guide to Dolls written by Kerry Taylor and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's crowded, competitive market, with rapidly escalating prices, it is more than ever important to seek professional advice. A Collector's Guide to Dolls has been devised by a Sotheby's auctioneer to provie expert guideance to the novice and experienced collector -- showing exactly how to get the best value for money while assembling a highly attractive, well-organized, well presented collection, and avoiding the many pitfalls that can trap the unwary trader. A Collector's Guide to Dolls will be a definitive source book and illustrated reference manual for both buyer and seller. Its aim is to furnish the general collector and the specialist with a broad historical overview, a complete vocabulary of terminology, a concise background to materials and design, and, most importantly, a precise awareness of what is, and is not, of value. Augmented by tips on restoration and display, A Collector's Guide to Dolls will be the indispensable work on the subject for all serious collectors.
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 Warman s Dolls Antique to Modern written by Mark Moran and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doll collectors everywhere will be enchanted by this stunning full-color reference showcasing 100 years of collectible dolls, from the fine bisque creations of France and Germany in the 1860s to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. This books 1,500 listings include comprehensive data on each doll, and over 1,000 spectacular photos provide detail for identification purposes. &break;&break;Using information gathered from a huge private collection in the Midwest as well as a major doll auction conducted in Maine, Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern provides information on manufactures, body and head styles, costumes, detailed condition reports and pricing for each listing. This guide also includes a glossary of collecting terms to aid both the beginning enthusiast and the advanced collector.
Download or read book Black Dolls written by Myla Perkins and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Standard Antique Doll Identification Value Guide 1700 1935 written by Patricia R. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Ideal Dolls written by Judith Izen and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows, describes, and lists current values of Ideal Dolls made from 1907 through the 1980s.
Download or read book Doll Values written by Linda Edward and published by . This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrates, describes, and lists the value of dolls by type and manufacturer.
Download or read book Porcelain Doll Collectors Logbook written by Abatron Logbooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porcelain doll collection logbook Collecting dolls is a hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone. One of the most important aspects of maintaining a valuable collection is the logging of the important and relevant information about your collection. By logging this information, you will be able to track cost, sales and value of your collection, and make the appropriate financial and personal decisions related to your collection. This book has room to track the information of 100 dolls, and is the perfect book for beginner collectors all the way to advanced collectors. All information is clearly laid out in appropriate sections, and in an easy to understand order. What do these log pages contain? Doll number (For personal reference) Doll Type Country of origin Manufacturer Year Model Number Location of doll marks Storage location Sales information (Purchase date, purchase price, purchased from, estimated worth at time of purchase, sale date, sale price) Physical features (Size, hair color, eye color, skin tone, materials, physical description) Condition checklist with room for problems and repair notes Extras (Accessories, original box, certificate of authenticity) Personal rating (1-10) What else does this book contain: Title page with owner information as well as logbook start date, end date and number for those with multiple log books Blank notes pages at the back for other relevant factors related to doll collecting Customisable quick recap list at the back of the book that acts as a contents page for your book, allowing you to quickly find the relevant doll Book Features: 6 x 9 inch 120 pages (100 log pages) Perfect bound Soft cover Printed on white paper
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.
