Toys from American Childhood 1845-1945.
Luke, Tim.
Place Published: Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.A.:
Publisher: Portfolio Pr,
Date Published: 2001.
Description: STATED FIRST EDITION, STATED FIRST PRINTING. The book and dust jacket are FINE/AS NEW (unread). NOT remaindered. NOT price-clipped. 256 pages with index. Color illustrated. Comes with BRODART jacket cover. JMVINTAGE specializes in the Duke & Duchess of Windsor books, magazines and other curious subjects. The jacket reads: "The exploding popularity of toy collecting today has enthusiasts hungry for information on playthings from the past. In response to this need, toy expert Tim Luke has created this first comprehensive encyclopedia of important American and international toy makers that influenced generations of American children. Focusing on toys that played an integral role in the lives of American children from 1845-1945. TOYS FROM AMERICAN CHILDHOOD presents the fascinating stories of eighty-six toy makers behind the playthings that are as desirable to collectors today as they were to children yesterday. From cuddly companions like teddy bears and baby dolls to popular boys' toys like Lionel trains, Lincoln Logs and Tinkertoys and enduring favorites like the yo-yo, the pieces in this comprehensive book will kindle memories and inspire collectors. Mr. Luke, former head of the collectibles department at Christie's auctioneers and a regular appraiser on the popular PBS television program Antiques Roadshow, guides readers through the histories of these key companies and brings his professional expertise to outlining key identification clues for each firm. He also takes readers 'behind the scenes' of the auction and appraisal business, as he shares his personal anecdotes of some of the most exciting recent discoveries of rare toys and world-record-setting auctions. Filled with more than 500 photos, including original advertisements, toy packaging and company logos, TOYS FROM AMERICAN CHILDHOOD: 1845-1945 is an unprecedented volume that will be treasured by toy lovers and serious collectors alike." The Toy Makers: Alexander Doll Company; Althof, Bergmann & Company; American Flyer; Arcade Manufacturing Company; Barclay Manufacturing Company; Gebruder Bing; The R. Bliss Manufacturing Company; George Borgfeldt & Company; Milton Bradley; William Britains, Ltd; George W. Brown Company; Bru Jeune et CIE; Buddy L; Georges Carette et CIE; Chad Valley; Character Toy & Novelty Company; Martha Jenks Chase; J. Chein & Company; Martha Jenks Chase; J. Chein & Company; Chiltern; Charles M. Crandall; Jesse Crandall; Daisy Manufacturing Company, Inc; Dean's Rag Book Co Ltd; Dent Hardware Company; Duncan Effanbee; James Fallows & Sons; J.K. Fanell; Fisher-Price; Francis, Field & Francis; Georgene Novelties Company; Gibbs Manufacturing Company; A.C. Gilbert Company; Girard Manufacturing Company; Gong Bell Manufacturing Company; Gund; Hafner Manufacturing Company; Heinrich Handwerk; Hermann; N.N. Hill Brass Company; Hubley Manufacturing Company; Ideal Toy & Novelty Company; Ingersoll Watch Company; E.R. Ives Company; Jumeau; Kammer & Reinhardt; Kenton Hardware Company; Kestner & Company; Keystone Manufacturing Company; Kiddie-Kar; Kilgore; Kingsbury Manfacturing Company; Kinckerbocker Toy Company; Kathe Kruse Doll Company; Kyser & Rex; Lehmann; Lenci; Lincoln Logs; Lionel Manufacturing Company; McLouglin Brothers; Manoil Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Marklin; Louise Marx & Company; Meccano, Ltd; Merrythought, Ltd.; Metalcraft; Ohio Art; Pratt & Letchworth; W.S. Reed Toy Company; A. Schoenhut Company; Schuco; Shepard Hardware Company; Simon & Halbig; Steelcraft; Margarete Steiff GmbH; J&E Stevens Company; Strauss Manufacturing Corporation; Structo Manufacturing Company; Tinkertoys; Tootsietoy; Izannah Walker; Weeden Manufacturing Company; Wilkins Toy Company; Wolverine Supply & Manufacturing; Wyandotte Toys. Aids to Toy Identification: Materials, Vehicle Descriptions, Toy Mechansims, Toy Markings, A Key To Potent Dates."
Edition: First editionBinding: Hard Cover
Condition: Fine in Fine dj
ISBN: 0942620445
Book Id: 13455
Price: $28.50
