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96 S. Originalleinen mit Schutzumschlag.

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Minimale Lagerspuren. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - The appeal of toys for the collector is obvious: they are beautiful objects in their own right, and the best examples are intricate pieces of fine craftsmanship which are delightful to hold and handle. In addition they are wonderful historical records, reflecting changes in fashion and taste, documenting events and concerns of their time and constantly reminding us of the golden ages of the past. Finally, and highly significantly, today rare toys in good condition can reach unprecedented prices at auction, providing a welcome bonus for the established collector, and a stimulating challenge for the novice who wishes to create a collection on a realistic budget. THE LETTS GUIDE TO COLLECTING 20TH-CENTURY TOYS provides a comprehensive overview of all the major collectable areas in this increasingly popular field. A general introduction puts the phenomenon of toy collecting into context, and describes how the development of industrial techniques and materials has affected the production of toys. Separate chapters on dolls and teddy bears, dolls' houses, die-cast toys, tinplate toys, toy trains, soldiers and figures cover in depth the most important areas of modern toy collecting, and there are special features on aspects such as TV toys and robots. THE LETTS GUIDE TO COLLECTING 20TH-CENTURY TOYS incorporates research and material that has come to light in the last decade, bringing the subject fully up to date, and including prices realized in recent sales so that collectors of all degrees of experience will be able to judge for themselves what they should be paying. This book is written by some of the world's leading authorities on toys; authors and dealers in the major auction rooms of Bonhams and Phillip's in London, providing expert professional guidance to the new and the more experienced collector. It shows how to assemble an attractive collection while avoiding the many pitfalls that can trap the unwary trader. It furnishes the reader with a sound historical perspective, information on materials, techniques and design, and professional advice on building a collection and developing an awareness of what is genuine value. It is the indispensable work for all serious collectors. (Klappentext). ISBN 9781852381295