POST-WAR TIN TOYS: A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE by Jack Tempest, Wallace Homestead Book
Co., PA, 1991.
Lavishly illustrated with over 200 color photographs, this scarce out-of-print
book is “the definitive guide for the enthusiast and new collector” of vintage
tin toysincluding a comprehensive list of post 1940s manufacturers.
This invaluable guide covers, section by section, the space toys and robots,
motor vehicles, boots and aircraft, character toys, tinplate figures, and
trains produced in the post-war years. A comprehensive initial chapter
provides a wealth of detail on collecting and collectors and points the reader
to other sources of information, such as old trade brochures and advertising
pamphlets, which prove invaluable in identifying objects. Advice is given on
where to discover hard-to-find toys, what to look for in terms of quality and
how to ensure authenticity…. “
The book] includes some revealing special features on current-day revivals,
theme collecting and the various mechanisms that power the amazing walking,
talking, musical and acrobatic tinplate novelty toys. A valuable appendix
presents, in chart form, a list of post-war manufacturers, detailing provenance
and trademarks; international toy museums; the major collectors’ fairs in the
UK, Europe and the United States; and a comprehensive bibliography. A
fascinating price guide gives up-to-date values for all the toys illustrated.”
With 200 illustrations, all in vibrant color, this visual appealing guide would
make a fine addition to the permanent reference library of the collector,
dealer, or historian of antique toys.
8.75“ x 11.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 128 pages.
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Condition: Very Good A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... |
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