Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.A. Collector Books, 1999. Fourth. Hard Cover. Oversized in color illustrated hardcovers. Very fine, unused copy, 320 pps. Illustrated throughout with full color examples. The fourth edition, revised and updated.
New York: George F. Nesbitt & Co., 1884. First edition. Hardcover. Slim 12mo. in pebbled dark brown cloth lettered in gilt. 35 pp. Very scarce. Near fine, gilt lettering bright, 1890 ownership notation as well as a contemporary retailer's stamp front free endpapers. A valuable resource for serious restorers.
Antique Publications, 1999. Revised. Paperback. As new, unused copy. Oversized in color illustrated softcovers. 168 pages. Illustrated through out with color and black and white photographs. The revised (and preferred) edition.
P E I International, 1992. Second edition. Paperback. Second edition. color illustrated softcover. Fine condition. Color and black and white pictures throughout. 144 pages. Index and select bibliography. Rather than just a mere listing of models and manufacturers, a work in which the author defines the universe of toy soldier.....
Cumberland, MD: Hobby House Press, 1984. presumed first edition. Hardcover. Presumed first edition. Hardcover in orange cloth lettered in gilt. 235 pp. Bibliography. Index. Illustrated with 539 b&w and 26 color photographs. A reference book on the dolls heads produced by the esteemed German company Simon & Halbig porcelain factory.....
Pittstown, NJ: Main Street Pr, 1985. First edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover in blue paper covered boards with black cloth spine. 182 pp. Bibliography. Index. Illustrated with sketches. Over 1500 marks illustrated and 3500 described, as well as brief histories and cross-references of over 650 manufacturers. Fine in near fine.....
Lombard, IL: Wallace-homestead Book Co, 1984. Paperback. Softcover in illustrated covers.152 pp. Illustrated with b&w and color photographs. Contains hundreds of products dating from 1893 to 1955 with valuable collecting info, current prices, trademarks, and a comprehensive history of the company. Near fine with small close tear top edge of.....
New York: Scribner, Welford and Armstrong, 1878. First American edition. Hardcover. (NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING THROUGH AMAZON, ALIBRIS, B&N) Two volumes, first American editions. Dark chocolate cloth decorated in gilt and black and lettered in gilt. 529 and 569 pp. with list of patents, general index and index of names of.....
Schiffer Pub, 1985. Softcover. Oversized softcover, 119 pp. with index. Illustrated throughout with color and black and white photos and reproductions. As new.
Collector Books, 1998. First edition. Hardcover. First edition. Hardcover. As new condition. Color and black and white pictures, reproductions. 231 pages. Index and bibliography. Lavishly illustrated guide to celluloid collectibles made during the "golden age" of such objects, 1885-1915. The book includes the history of celluloid, patents, artists, decorations and.....
Schiffer Publishing, 2000. Revised. Hardcover. Revised edition. Hardcover. Fine unused copy. Filled with color photographs. 176 pages. Bibliography.
New Caanan, CT: New Cannan Historical Society, 1987. Softcover. Pamphlet of 66 pages in illustrated stiff wrappers. Illustrated with photographs and reproductions. Very good, some soiling to the covers. Authored by Rogers great-grandson, a monograph on the artist (1809-1904), who became known as "The People's Sculptor" for his genre sculptures.....
Des Moines: Wallace Homestead, 1976. First edition. softcover. First edition. Oversized in illustrated softcovers. 92 pp. with index. Illustrated with 693 examples of transportation postcards from the early part of the 20th century. Includes sections on automobiles, aviation, bicycles, fire equipment, ships, motor cycles, ships, trains, wrecks, etc. With price.....
Aurora, CO, U.S.A.: Write Way Publishing, 2001. First edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE with no personalization or inscription. The third book in this series featuring Thomas Perdue, doctor, collector of antique music boxes and sleuth. A graceful and charming series. A fine, fresh copy in fine.....
Schiffer Publishing, 1997. Second edition. Softcover. Second edition with revised price guide. Softcover. New condition. Color pictures throughout. 173 pages. Bibliography.
Seabrook, NH: The House of White Birches, Inc., 1982. First edition. Softcover. First Edition. Softcover in illustrated covers. 102 pp. 1985 Price Guide Supplement laid in. Doll Markings Index. Illustrated with black and white and color photographs. Provides identifying information and marks with price guide based on dealers' resale values.....
Grand Rapids, MI and Jamestown, NY: Keller Brass and Weber-Knapp, (1947). Softcover. Oversized in red stiff wrappers lettered in gilt. No date there is a "Received" stamp on the title page with date of 1947. 37 pp. Illustrated throughout with photographs exterior decorartive hardware pieces, lid supports, cabinet hinges, catches.....
Collector Books, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. First edition. Hardcover. Fine, unused copy. Color and black and white photographs. 277 pages. Index and bibliography. Comprehensive guide to celluloid collectibles beginning circa 1870 and continuing over the next century. in addition to a history of celluloid, sections include fashion items from corset.....
Garden City: Doubleday, Doran, 1928. First edition. Hardcover. Firts edition.Yellow printed paper covered boards over black cloth spine. 260 pp. Illustrated with humorous drawings by Tarkington. Good only, tight but will covers soiled and spine rubbed with spine end wear. The humorous tongue-in-cheek memoirs of of a ficticious antiques dealer/.....
Seacaucus, NJ: Chartwell, 1989. Hardcover. Oversized volume in black cloth, 128 ps. with index and appendix of major producers. Profusely illustarted throughout with color photographs. Excellent and invaluable guide to vintage metal toys and automotons, graced with over 150 color photos. The text discusses tyhe main collecting areas and provides.....
New York: Crown Publishers, 1966. Second Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover. 246 pps with index, illustrations. A biography of the infamous artist and marketeer in glass, repleat with images of his greatest works. Near fine, tight copy in near fine, price clipped dust jacket with slight bumping to the corners. Inscription to.....
NY: Crown, 1974. Later. Cloth. Oversized cloth/hardcovers; 246 pps. with index, bibliography; profusely illustrated. Illustrated biography of Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of Tiffany & Co. and head of the firm which became known as the premier producer of stained glass windows, mosaics and those famous lamps. Later.....
New York: Lalance & Grsojean, 1922. Hardcover. Hardcover in grey cloth. 224 pp. with index. Illustrated throughout with examples of products, prelimianry plates with views of the original factory at Woodhaven, New York in 1860 and another image of the large factory as it appeared in 1922. Hundred of enamel.....
Schiffer Publishing, 2000. Second edition. Hardcover. Oblong oversized hardcover, fine in fine dust jacket. 240 pp. with index, bibliography, source list. The second and revised and expanded edition. With over 450 color and vintage photographs bearing detailed captions, plus accessories, 70 designer biographies and company histories. A detailed look at.....
New York: Scribners, 1901. First edition. Hardcover. (NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING THROUGH AMAZON, ALIBRIS, B&N). First edition. Thick quarto sized volume in maroon cloth lettered in white and decorated in black. 352 pp. with index. With 293 half-tone illustrations and 12 artotypes. Magnficent volume that surveysthe funriture of colonial America, with.....
