The Collector's Encyclopedia of Metal Toys: A Pictorial Guide

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The Collector's Encyclopedia of Metal Toys: A Pictorial Guide to Over 2,500 Examples of Tinplate and Diecast Toys Dating from 1850 to the Present Day
- A comprehensive survey of the world's finest metal toys: mechanical novelties; toy railroads; automobiles and comercial vehicles; ships and boats; airplanes; toy soldiers. Complete coverage of the period c1850 - c1980: from the "flat" lead soldiers of the 1850's to modern tinplate toys from the Far East; from the classic tinplate ships, railroads, and automobiles of the "Golden Age" to the diecast models that will be tomorrow's collectors' treasures. Expert advice on assembling and maintaining a collection. More than 1,500 toys and 1,000 toy soldiers shown in over 200 full-color photographs. Every item is fully described.
Country USA
Manufacturer Crescent Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 1988-08-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780517665312

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Metal Toys: A Pictorial Guide to Over 2,500 Examples of Tinplate and Diecast Toys Dating from 1850 to the Present Day