MODERN TOYS: AMERICAN TOYS 1930-1980 by Linda Baker, Collector Books, KY, 1985.
Profusely illustrated in with over 700 color captioned photographs, this book provides a pictorial survey of 60 toy manufacturers and the toys they produced.    Makers include Chein and Co., Fisher-Price, Gilbert, Hasbro, Ideal, Kenner, Marx, Mattel, Ohio Art, Playskool, and many more.
Toddlers’ pull toys, plastic figures, transportation models and miniatures, Star Wars puzzles, lots of action figures—all are shown in great color photo plates to appeal to a broad audience and make us all feel nostalgic as we see our own favorites from childhood pictures and described.  The value guide has been updated to 1988.  There is plenty of advice for collectors and a list of book for further reading and consultation.  This is a fascinating and informative volume and an essential reference work for collectors of toys everywhere.
8.5“ x 11.25” color-imprinted  hardback in very good condition.  269 pages.
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