A Collector's Guide to Ideal Dolls: Identification and Value Guide

by Judith Izen

Book Overview

This broadly revised and expanded identification and price guide reflects a surge in prices of these prized dolls since 1993 when Izen's first Ideal book was published. Over 750 photos are featured along with historical information about the Ideal Toy Company of New York, one of America's oldest and largest manufacturer of dolls, which produced over 700 different dolls from 1907 to 1985.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891455663
• ISBN13: 9780891455660
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Collector Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

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Another Great Book By Judith Izen!

The Collector's Guide to Ideal Dolls ID & Values 2nd ED by Judith Izen is another great book by this author. I have been looking for information on a Miss Revlon doll for years and I opened the box and right on the cover is the information I have been looking for. I am thrilled! Any doll collector or lover would love this book. Thanks Judy for another great job! Very fast shipping and a signed copy, it doesn't get any better than this!

Fabulous & Fascinating

I truly recommend this book, not merely for finding out your Ideal doll's monetary value, but more as a walk down memory lane. Being 56 years old, I remember growing up with many of Ideal's dolls. I especially enjoyed the brief mention of the Snuggles' doll and rocking horse(which many books on dolls leave out). So, if you are tired of reading dribble..., then snuggle up with this pictorial walk down memory lane.

A Delightful Historical View of Dolls Produced by Ideal Toys

As a collector of Ideal's "Tammy", I was delighted to purchase this book and learn more about the Ideal Toy Company and see the beautiful dolls visioneered and produced by Ideal. The book provides a chronologic history of Ideal, complete with manufacturing methods pioneered by Ideal, and gives you stunningly beautiful full color photos of well-known and not-so-well known dolls made by Ideal. One of the saddest parts of this book was the description of the downfall and disintegration of Ideal Toys in the 1980's. Even if you don't collect dolls, but wish to learn how Ideal lost to big conglomerates, this is the reason to purchase this book! Judith has lovingly brought together the reasons we collectors of Ideal items cherish and preserve the legend of Morris Michom's Ideal Toy Company.

Fabulous Book! Recommended!

This book is very well designed and laid out. Beautiful pictures and descriptions. Was such a pleasure taking a trip down memory lane. Loved the history behind these dolls and their creators. I highly recommend this book to any beginning or experienced collector. Even if you just want to remember your childhood!

I love this book!

This book has it ALL! Great pictures and tons of information on the dolls we loved as kids, and wish we still had today! If you like dolls, you will enjoy this book! This is also very helpful when you are 'cruising' the online doll auctions!!!