A GUIDE TO METAL TOYS   by Constance King, Magna Books, London, 1989/1992. 
Please note that this book was previously published in 1986 under the title
Metal Toys & Automata.”
Featuring “over 150 beautiful color illustrations” this book is a fine reference source for collectors of antique metal toys.  It gives “practical advice on main collecting areas, how to avoid expensive mistakes, how to care for old toys and how to spot the work of the most famous makers; this guide is expertly written and is an essential companion to anyone collecting old toys or wishing to start a collection.  Toy collecting has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years, record sales being reported internationally.  The universal appeal is, in part, due to the widely varied categories of toys available.  There is something for everybody.  In this book we look at probably the most collectible areas within this vast area, from the more expensive categories such as automata made in 19th century France by such famous makers as Theroude, Decamps and Lambert to modern day metal soldiers.  Whatever your first love, railways, toy soldiers, automata or die cast toys, you will be enthralled by the collection shown and described here of all Metal Toys and thankful for the valuable advice.”    
8.75“ x 11.25“ color-imprinted hardback in very good condition.  128 pages.
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