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Collector's Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950: Identification and Valuesby Ursula R. Mertz |
| This is a 'must have' book for the collector of American composition dolls. It is well researched and showcases many smaller companies that produced dolls as beautiful, and desirable, as the larger ,better known manufacturers. The addition of actual advertisements from trade magazines, touting 'uniqueness' and sales potential for particular dolls, is both interesting and education to the serious collector as well as the novice. The histories of the lesser known companies ,no matter how short, are enlightening since many of them I knew nothing about. | |
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200 Years of Dolls: Identification & Price Guideby Dawn Herlocher |
| Now in full color, 200 Years of Dolls, 3rd Edition is the most easy-to-use comprehensive identification and value guide designed for both novice and experienced collectors of vintage dolls, dealers, auction houses, and appraisers. With updated pricing, new color photos, and new manufacturer marks listings-the principle tool used for identification-the third edition of this best selling book will serve as an invaluable resource. With thorough historical information on 180 different manufacturers, readers will gain a better understanding of the dollmaking industry. Pricing grids contain values for variations of the same dolls, providing the most accurate pricing available. Collectors will find detailed descriptions for each of the 5,000 doll listings and more than 300 brilliant full-color photographs. Covers cloth, china, vinyl, antique, molded, French, and German dolls plus much more! | |
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Baby Boomer Dolls Plastic Playthings of the 50's & 60'sby Michele Karl |
| I found a wealth of information in this book about dolls from the smaller companies and on Mattel's budding doll line. I even found a few I had as a child but have not seen in other books and had not been able to ID until now. A lot of doll accessories are included for specific dolls that are not usually seen unless you have an old ad or catalog /booklet for that doll. This is a good addition to any collector's library and nicely showcases the dolls and girl toys of the era many of us think was the best of American dolls. | |
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Warman's Dolls: Antique To Modern Idetification And Price Guideby Mark F. Moran |
| 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 1860's to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. The book's 1,500 listings include comprehensive data on each doll, and over 1,000 spectacular photos provide detail for identification purposes. 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 manufacturers, body and head styles, costumes, detailed condition reports and pricing for each listing. The guide also includes a glossary of collecting terms to aid both the beginning enthusiast and the advanced collector. | |
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Collector's Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s: Identification and Values, Vol. 2by Cindy Sabulis |
| Cindy has done it again - This is a FABULOUS guide to all those dolls we played with back then! Cindy has indexed this book by all of the popular (and not-so-popular) doll manufacturers in order by year of release. Everything is full color, with approximate secondary market values! Vinyl dolls from the 60's and 70's are rapidly growing in value on the collector's market and buyers have the BEST opportunity now to scour, ID and sell - this is one book you do not want to be without at doll shows! I enjoyed reacquainting myself with most all of the dolls displayed. | |
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Arranbee Dolls: Identification & Value Guideby Suzanne L. DeMillar, Dennis J. Brevik |
| Cindy has done it again - This is a FABULOUS guide to all those dolls we played with back then! Cindy has indexed this book by all of the popular (and not-so-popular) doll manufacturers in order by year of release. Everything is full color, with approximate secondary market values! Vinyl dolls from the 60's and 70's are rapidly growing in value on the collector's market and buyers have the BEST opportunity now to scour, ID and sell - this is one book you do not want to be without at doll shows! I enjoyed reacquainting myself with most all of the dolls displayed. | |
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Collector's Guide To Ideal Dolls: Identification & Valuesby Judith Izen |
| I have several of Izen's books and I'm never disappointed with them. I especially like the section on the PlayPal family group; I found a couple of variations that I don't remember seeing before. There are a few I'd like to have seen more pictures and info on, but I guess something has to be saved for the next book. | |
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Small Dolls of the 40s & 50s: Identification & Value Guideby Carol June Stover |
| Collectors of small dolls from the 50's have been waiting for this book!! With great attention to detail, Carol Stover covers the dolls of 47 different companies of the time period, plus extras, like advertising dolls. Marked and unmarked dolls are carefully described and amply illustrated with many, many color photos of each type. Copies of old advertising brochures are also included. This thorough, comprehensive, well-researched book deserves a place on every collectors shelf! |