The Great American Antique Toy Bazaar, 1879-1945: 5,000 Old Engravings from Original Trade Catalogs, the Evolution of Dolls & Toys

by Ronald S. Barlow

Book Overview

Artists, craftspeople and antique toy buffs will welcome this magnificent collection of antique toy illustrations reproduced from rare original trade catalogs. Spanning 66 years of toy production in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933846061
• ISBN13: 9780933846067
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Windmill Books(CA)
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.0" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

A time machine of toys.

My book arrived earlier than expected. The product came as described as acceptable. The great American antique toy bazaar 1879 to 1945. An excellent read, a joy to look upon, and ponder. Over 300 pages of unique and interesting products and prices. As the saying goes “they don’t make it like that anymore”. Toys made of metal and cast-iron, a lot of the descriptions, also show the wait. You could see how heavy these simple and fascinating toys are. I highly recommend this book, if you love history, toy, collecting, or just looking and daydreaming.

Toys and their Sellers

An interesting read and informative book featuring original ad pages for toys from different sellers. Fun to read and great for a resource in dating play things.