Toys, games, dolls and models Books
Kalambakal Press The Boomer Book of Christmas Memories
£20.90
FUEL Publishing Masterworks Slipcased Edition
Book SynopsisA dazzling showcase of some of the most beautiful and unusual chess sets ever made.
£71.25
Glitterati Inc My Life and Toys
Book SynopsisOriginal book of photographs and text by the noted director/writer/producer Brian Levant, presenting his extraordinary collection of animated feature and comic toys, including hundreds of iconic characters represented in figures, banks, games, lunchboxes, puppets, comics, windups, vehicles and items at the bottom of cereal boxes. This comprehensive and one-of-a-kind collection and book/work, itself, is presented in varied chapters. There are chapters here that include the author’s Flintstones collection; others created while he produced features with Steven Spielberg; or those acquired while producing classic TV shows, like Mork & Mindy. And this is just a small sampling of what is in this exhaustive book, where the sum total has been acquired over the past 50 years. This is a book distinctive in its content; in both words and the hundreds of original photographs created exclusively for it. The author’s acclaim and success as a producer of popular culture film and tel
£50.16
Feiwel and Friends Dolls of Our Lives
Book SynopsisWhich American Girl are you? Are you a Molly (a patriotic overachiever with a flair for drama)? Felicity (the original horse girl)? Kirsten (a cottagecore fan who seems immune to cholera), Samantha (a savior complex in a sailor suit), or Josefina (who dealt with grief by befriending a baby goat)? Have you ever wondered how Britney Spears or Michelle Kwan would answer that question? And why do we care so much which girl we are?Combining history, travelogue, and memoir, Dolls of Our Lives follows Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney on an unforgettable journey to the past as they delve into the origins of this iconic brand. Continuing the conversations that began on their podcast, they set out to answer the lingering questions that keep them up at night. What did American Girl inventor Pleasant Rowland hope to say to children with these dolls? Was girl power something that could be ordered from a catalogue, described by a magazine, or modeled in the plot lines of
£21.59
Amberley Publishing The Saint and Return of the Saint Collectibles
Book SynopsisThe latest Amberley collectibles book, focusing on the iconic TV show The Saint and Return of the Saint.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Prisoner and Danger Man Collectibles
Book SynopsisThe collectible merchandise produced in relation to the iconic TV series The Prisoner and Danger Man.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Wrestling Merchandise of the 1990s
Book SynopsisA nostalgic photographic look back at some of the best and most bizarre wrestling merchandise of the 1990s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Robin Hood and Other ITC Swashbuckling
Book SynopsisA nostalgic look back at the merchandise of these cult 1960s TV shows, highly illustrated throughout.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Indiana Jones Collectibles
Book SynopsisCelebrating a large selection of merchandise attached to the iconic adventures film franchise Indiana Jones.Trade Review‘John Buss is clearly Britain’s leading 1960s TV memorabilia collector and historian’ -- CinemaRetro, July 2020'Completists may question the pre-Crystal Skull bias, but obtainers of rare 80s/90s antiquities will have a sizeable shopping list by the end of this merch round-up.' -- Total Film Magazine, June 2023'This book brings together a large selection of the multitude of products that have been created as a result of the adventures of Indiana Jones.' -- Collectors Gazette, July 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing French Military Dinky Toys
Book SynopsisA terrific collection of images highlighting some of the most interesting examples of French-made military Dinky toys.Trade Review'This useful collector's guide lists and illustrates each of the French-produced military Dinky Toys together with British military Dinky Toys issues in France, rounded off with some extracts from French Dinky Toys catalogues.' -- Best of British Magazine, June 2023'For the hard-core collector who’s keen to understand the full scope and scale of the Dinky Toys production in France, this book provides a truly invaluable source of reference. It should appeal equally to those of us who still get a warm and fuzzy feeling reminiscing about the toys that defined our childhood.' -- Toy Soldier Collector, September 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Irwin Allen Collectibles
Book SynopsisJohn Buss looks at the memorabilia of the popular Irwin Allen stable - Lost in Space, Land of the Giants and more.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century
Book SynopsisExpert advice and entertaining anecdotes from world's leading expert. Guidance on price trends and buying or selling at auction. Lavishly illustrated with well over 200 colour photos of the author's fantastic collectionForeword by Sir Max Hastings
£17.09
F&W Publications Inc Magic The Gathering Cards
Book SynopsisMagic: The Gathering is the world's most played trading card game. Now for the first time in the game's 25-year history, you can enjoy the only guide on the market to capture all the magic--and value--of thousands of cards released for MTG. Featuring 165 unique card sets, Magic: The Gathering Cards - The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide showcases the rarest and most valuable cards on the secondary market, including an Alpha Black Lotus worth more than $27,000! You'll also find expert tips for collecting and card investing from one of the world's leading experts in the field of Magic finance, author Ben Bleiweiss. Whether you enjoy the beauty of Serra Angel, the power of the master of the mountains of Shiv - Shivan Dragon, or collectability of the Original Dual Lands, Magic: The Gathering Cards - The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide is sure to cast a spell on you.
£21.85
Amberley Publishing Film and Television Star Cars
Book SynopsisPaul Brent Adams looks at the exciting world of collectable die-cast star cars.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Triang Collectables
Book SynopsisDave Angell explores the collectible nature of the iconic Tri-ang ( Hornby Hobbies Ltd) brand.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Doctor Who Memorabilia
Book SynopsisPaul Berry explores the collectible nature of one of Britain's most iconic heroes.
£18.78
Amberley Publishing Dinky Toys
Book SynopsisFew men over forty never owned a dinky toy when they were a child. This is the story of Britainâs favourite toy cars.
£9.49
Amberley Publishing Bond Vehicle Collectibles
Book SynopsisFrom the DB5 to the Lotus Esprit, this is the ultimate guide to collecting Bond's diecast and model cars.
£15.19
Amberley Publishing Star Wars Memorabilia
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated guide to Star Wars action figures, comic books and all other kinds of memorabilia.
£18.83
Amberley Publishing Scalextric Collectibles
Book SynopsisJon Mountfort explores the iconic British toy, and offers hints and tips that will delight current and prospective collectors, as well as the general Scalextric enthusiast.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Jurassic Park Collectibles
Book SynopsisA brilliantly illustrated look back at the toys and merchandise associated with one of the most famous and lucrative franchises of all time.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Teddy Bears
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated look at the history behind one of the most iconic toys of all time - the Teddy Bear.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Diecast Model Buses
Book SynopsisA fascinating insight into some of the most collectible diecast buses. Today, many magazines, clubs and events exist as the hobby thrives.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Collectibles
Book SynopsisA remarkable array of different rare and unusual products that were issued in connection with this popular TV show.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Avengers and New Avengers Collectibles
Book SynopsisRare and unusual items from the iconic TV show. What can be said about what is probably âtheâ fantasy adventure series of the sixties?
£14.24
Amberley Publishing British Military Dinky Toys
Book SynopsisA terrific collection of images highlighting some of the most interesting examples of British-made military Dinky toys.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing PokÃmon Collectibles
Book SynopsisThe owner of the biggest PokÃmon collection in the world (Guinness World Record) casts an eye over some of the most interesting items relating to a bona fide pop culture phenomena.
£13.49
£13.76
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The History of Toy Soldiers
Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs, many depicting the author's own collection, this is a fascinating survey of the history of toy (and model) soldiers, from ancient times to the early 21st century.
£32.00
McFarland & Co Inc Articulating the Action Figure
Book Synopsis Action figures are more than toys or collectibles--they are statements on race, gender, class, body positivity and more. This collection of nine new essays and one interview argues that action figures should be analyzed in the same light as books, movies, television shows and other media. Through an examination of the plastic bodies that fill our shelves and toy boxes, Action Figure Studies can inform the next generation of toys.
£14.24
£56.95
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Real Ghostbusters A Visual History Deluxe
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£74.24
Skyhorse Publishing Classic Country Toys
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£14.33
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Naval Ship Models of World War II in 1/1250 and
Book SynopsisThe origins of 1/1250 and 1/200 scale models can be traced back to the first years of the twentieth century and their use as identification aids by the military during the First World War. When peace came the manufacturers aimed their increasingly sophisticated products at collectors, and ever since then acquiring, enhancing, modifying or scratch-building miniature ship models has been an avidly pursued hobby around the world. This new book focusses on models of the ships of the Second World War, probably the most popular subject for miniature model collectors, and the author, a well-known modeller himself, addresses all the practical issues that might confront those many collectors who like to enhance, convert, and modify their models, or even scratch-build models of ships not commercially available. The book covers both Allied and Axis warships, naval airplanes, merchant conversions and even an Italian armed schooner, and provides historic and technical information on the ships represented as well as practical advice on modelling them. The latter is extensive with twenty-five chapters covering everything from initial production techniques such as spin casting, silicon mould casting, resin casting, die-casting, plastic mould injection, and 3D printing through techniques for enhancing and modifying models to eventually researching and scratch-building an uncommon ship or type. The focus is always on particular vessels and the vast array covered by the author builds into a fascinating panorama of the vessels that fought across the world's oceans in that era. The combination of intriguing background and historical information, combined with detailed practical information and more than 300 stunning photographs will make this book irresistible to any collector or modeller and, indeed, to anyone with an interest in the navies of the Second World War.
£21.25
Triumph Books Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins
Book SynopsisMore than six million Shopkins characters sold in the first four months of sale, and this is the ultimate guide for collectors The hit of the holiday toy season and a Girl Toy of the Year nominee, Shopkins are hotter than ever, and Ultimate Toy Collector is the must-have guide for true Shopkins collectors of all ages. It brings the fun and flair of the Shopkins world and features everything there is to know about these cute collectables. From season one favorites like Rockin’ Broc and Frank Furter to season two rarities like Pamela Pancake and Cute Boot, you’ll find them all here. This guide also celebrates the Shopkins animated videos and how they make up a huge part of the experience. It summarizes some of the most popular cartoons to date, provides ideas for fans who want to make their own Shopkins videos, and includes the secrets to finding exclusive and limited-edition characters, crafting with Shopkins, throwing a Shopkins-themed party, Shopkins trivia, fun games and activities, and much more.
£11.35
Yellow Pear Press Collecting The Simpsons: The Merchandise and
Book SynopsisThe Simpsons Merchandise Guide for all Simpsons Lovers#1 New Release in Antiques and CollectiblesThis quirky book unleashes the entire story of all Simpsons merchandise, spanning over decades. Warren Evans, the Bart of Darkness, details a massive collection of rare Simpsons memorabilia.Jump right into 90s nostalgia! Simpsons Lovers everywhere can explore the explosion of Simpsons merchandise and products, right in the comfort of their own home. From action figures, video games, comics, lunch boxes, and yes, even cookie jars, this book is a collectors paradise full of insightful information.The perfect collector’s item to have! This full-color guide features high quality photos of Simpsons-inspired products, and never-before-seen interviews from the toys' creators, writers, actors, and producers. This is the perfect gift for fans of Friends, Family Guy, and the like!Inside, you’ll find: Never-before-seen in-depth interviews and collector items from real-life Simpsons lovers Read for fun: all of the words of Warren Evans, a note-worthy expert on The Simpsons family Full-colored photographs of Simpsons merchandise and collector items from the beginning of the Simpsons dynasty If you're looking for one of the best books for tv nerds who like The Big Bang Theory, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, or The Simpsons Secret, then Collecting the Simpsons belongs right on your bookshelf!Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Simpsons Mania - The Explosion of Simpsons Merchandise Chapter 2: Toys Chapter 3: Clothing Chapter 4: Comics Chapter 5: Video Games Chapter 6: Trading Cards and Stickers Chapter 7: Home Entertainment VHS/ DVDs Chapter 8: Simpsons House Giveaway Chapter 9: Bootlegs Chapter 10: The fall of The Simpsons Chapter 11: Resurgence Conclusion About the Authors
£28.79
The Crowood Press Ltd Airliner Models: Marketing Air Travel and Tracing
Book SynopsisFor most of the past century, beautiful models of airliners have been made to promote their airlines' services in travel agents and their own shops. The models also illustrate the evolution of airliner design over these decades: the wood and fabric biplanes of the 1920s, the broad adoption of all-metal airliners in the 1930s, the first jet airliners of the 1950s, the first wide-body airliners of the 1970s and the pioneering small steps in supersonic air travel are all covered. The increasingly colourful exterior schemes adopted by the airlines, to ensure recognition by aspiring passengers, provide an interesting subtext. For model collectors, the airliner type, makers name, scale, approximate age and the materials used are detailed for each model illustrated. A short history of significant model-making companies is covered. With the onset of online bookings and the closure of airline offices and travel agents, the use of models is fast vanishing forever. The focus of this book is to preserve this fascinating era when models were a significant marketing tool, and to ensure that these models, at least in photographic form, survive as a record for future generations.Trade ReviewThis is a book to read, to leaf through with pleasure, to leave out in full sight of friends and visitors and to come back to. In future, airliner models are likely to be commissioned for the niche uses of marketing and specialised trade shows but the heyday of models like those featured here, often works of art requiring so many hours of labour from true craftsmen, are long past, and Airliner Models is a fitting tribute to them. -- Bob Lange * Aerospace Magazine *
£42.50
The Crowood Press Ltd Action Figures: From Action Man to Zelda
Book SynopsisCollecting Action Figures presents an alphabetical survey of each of the major toy manufacturers and the whole array of action figures they produced. Covering everything from old-school GI Joe and Action Man figures, including the fantastic toys of Louis Marx and Mego, right through to the game-changing Star Wars 3-inch action figures of the 1970s and 1980s, this is the must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike. With over 200 colour photographs, it details the history of action figures arising from the launch of fashion dolls in the 1950s; it describes the industry and consumer reactions to the first action figures; it reviews the many different incarnations that came to market; it looks at film and television tie-ins and finally, provides an essential guide to where to find gems, what to pay and how to look after them.Trade ReviewBooks like this which are well-researched and provide much of the information enthusiasts need when pursuing their hobby and are a vital tool for the hobbyist, but sadly today, too many hobbyists would rather rely on the often shaky knowledge of others on the internet when what they need to know can invariably be found in a good book such as this. This is a rattling good read. * Constant Scale - Journal of the Airfix Collectors Club *
£18.75
David & Charles Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s
Book SynopsisCollecting diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular hobby over the last 25 years. Many of the classic diecast cars of the 1950s and 1960s are now valuable collectors' items, and surviving examples in mint and boxed condition regularly fetch significant sums at specialist auctions.This book provides a comprehensive survey of the companies that made these toys in the 1950s and 1960s, not only in Britain but in other European countries, the USA, Japan and beyond. Major names such as Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Spot-On and Matchbox (Great Britain), Solido (France), Marklin and Gama (Germany ), Tekno (Denmark) and Tootsietoy (USA) are examined, but a unique feature of the book is the wealth of information provided on many smaller and more obscure brands. These include Crescent, Budgie, Chad Valley and Lone Star (UK), CIJ and JRD (France), Dalia (Spain), Buby (Argentina), Gamda (Israel) and many others about which information is hard to come by. A special chapter is devoted to early Japanese diecast models by Cherryca Phenix, Model Pet and Diapet, which are among the rarest and most sought-after of all diecasts. Fascinating insights into company histories are provided, together with 300 photographs of rare examples of the toys themselves, in mint condition with their original boxes. A further unique feature is the inclusion of a large selection of colourful and evocative illustrations from catalogues and period trade advertisements. For the newcomer to the collecting hobby, this book will provide an ideal guide to the history of the manufacturers active in this field, while experienced collectors will make many new discoveries. At the end of the book, readers will find a handy glossary listing the names of many of the companies that manufactured diecast toy cars in the 1950s and 1960s.Trade ReviewThis book provides a comprehensive overview of diecast toy cars made during these two very productive decades Many companies shown may be generally forgotten today but their products are still sought after. The pages feature models from firms like Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Matchbox, Marlin, GAMA, Solido, Tenno and Tootsietoy. This book brings back memories of the toys of these eras.- Model Auto Review. The latest reprint in Veloce's The Collector's Guide series. [This] paperback by Andrew Ralston concentrates on miniatures from the 1950s and '60s. Images are a combination of period photos and large-scale shots, with price guides. - Classic and Sports Car. It's time to reminisce with this book. It's not only full-sized cars that have moved on since your childhood.- Practical Classics. Another Veloce classic back in print after a long absence. A comprehensive look at diecast toy cars of the 1950s/60s, including Dinky, Corgi, Spot-On, Matchbox, Tenko, Solido and Tootsietoy as well as many lesser-known brands from around the world. Hundreds of photos (including boxes) with much detailed information and guide prices together with many evocative period illustrations from catalogues and advertisements. A great read and an ideal introduction to these classic toys while being a valuable resource for the experienced collector. - Club Lotus News. Ten years ago, this book appeared for the first time and it has now been reprinted. The format is slightly smaller, but the content is the same and gives a broad overview of models from the fifties and sixties. - Auto in Miniature. Veloce has just reprinted its collector's guide to Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s and 1960s. First published in 2009, its 128 pages are crammed full of photos and descriptions of the classic decants we know and love, from all over the world. Manufacturers have produced a wide range of miniature American prototype vehicles, most of which were relatively new when first released. Covering car and truck models from the UK, Europe, America, Japan and then the Eastern Bloc, each chapter has a description of how the market developed during the period and which companies were active. There follows a gallery of mint examples of typical models produced by each company, many of which, not surprisingly, are American vehicles. What's interesting is how many can still be found, though conditions vary from mint to well played with. It demonstrates effectively how many were produced. Well worth a read. - Classic American. -- For the newcomer to the collecting hobby, this book will provide an ideal guide to the history of the manufacturers active in this field, while experienced collectors will make many new discoveries ... This book is a triumph of nostalgia, a welcome reminder of earlier, more gentle and less troubled times. Absolutely superb! - www.books-monthly.co.ukTable of ContentsChapter one: Introduction Chapter two: Great BritainChapter three: FranceChapter four: Germany Chapter five: Italy and Spain Chapter six: Other European countries Chapter seven: USAChapter eight: JapanChapter nine: The rest of the worldGlossary listing manufacturers of diecast toy carsBibliography
£17.99
David & Charles Britains Toy Models Catalogues 1970-1979
Book SynopsisLoved by both children and collectors, Britains toys and models are known for their play value and realism. Releasing its first toy soldiers in 1893 using a new hollow casting process, Britains has since produced many exciting military and civil models including the popular Home Farm series. In the 1970s, the annual catalogue contained between 340 and 370 items, including motorcycles, farm vehicles, farm animals, soldiers, guns, garden miniatures, and zoo animals. The decade also saw Britains release over 400 new items, including New Deetail figures, which replaced the Eye Right and Swoppets lines, new metal figures, and the first aircraft for several decades, a helicopter. There was also a big expansion of farm models, including the first combine, for which Britains won the 1978 `Toy of the Year' award. This book, by renowned Britains expert David Pullen, covers the models and sets issued by the company during the 1970s. It features reprints of all the annual toy model catalogues issued, reproduced in full colour. Two indexes complement the catalogues, allowing quick access to item names and catalogue numbers, and original recommended retail prices are also included. This is the essential guide for any Britains models collector.Trade ReviewThis is the essential guide for any Britain’s models collector ... a beautiful addition to anyone's library of nostalgia. - www.books-monthly.co.ukTable of ContentsBook scope and layout Catalogues 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Index by name Index by catalogue number
£30.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Collecting Classic Girls' Toys
Book SynopsisThis is the first British study of its kind which focuses on toys made for girls including the spin-off accessories. Susan Brewer explores the world of girls' toys, dividing the book into sections to encompass many kinds; dolls, houses, prams, cuddly toys, outdoor toys, traditional playthings and character toys such as Sylvanian Families, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, Flower Fairies. She includes brief biographies of some of the best known firms, amongst them Chad Valley, Hornby, Britain's, Pedigree and Fisher Price but the main focus is on the toys themselves, many of which readers will remember from their own childhood.
£22.50
Telos Publishing Ltd Evolution Of The Toy Dalek
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£26.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Miniature Ship Models a History and Collectors
Book SynopsisThis book is the first comprehensive history of how the 1:1200 scale and its 1:1250 continental equivalent became accepted as the modern standard for miniature ship models. The origins can be traced back to the first years of the twentieth century and their use as identification aids by the military during the First World War, but when peace came the manufacturers aimed their increasingly sophisticated products at collectors, and acquiring, modifying or scratch-building miniature ship models has been an avidly pursued hobby ever since. This book charts the commercial rise and fall of the manufacturers, and the advancing technology that produces ever more detailed and accurate replicas. The author - himself a lifetime collector and builder of models - looks at the products of each manufacturer, past and present, rating their quality and suggesting why some are regarded as more collectible than others. But the book deals with more than off-the-shelf models, covering subsidiary issues lik
£29.75
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Building a Miniature Navy Board Model
Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, Philip Reed's latest building guide tackles what many regard as the ultimate expression of the ship model maker's art, the Navy Board model. His step-by-step construction of a miniature 1/192 scale model of HMS Royal George of 1715 demonstrates all the conventions of Navy Board framing and planking. With the aid of nearly four hundred photographs, he takes the reader through every building stage. He covers methods of hull and deck framing, internal and external planking, and the construction of the complex stern. Reed also shows how to render the multitude of decorative carvings on the figurehead, stern, and broadside. A section showing, amongst others, his model of Siren, explains how the techniques used to frame Royal George can be adapted for ships of a later date, using single and double frames closer to full-size practice. This is the first book in many years to cover the well-known and sought-after early eighteenth-century Navy Board models. Here is an invaluable manual from which any model maker can benefit from the lifetime's experience of one of the world's leading exponents of the art of miniature shipbuilding.Trade Review"Building a Miniature Navy Board Model is a must-have for either the amateur or professional ship model builder's library." - Michael Wall, director of the American Marine Model Gallery
£26.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Britain's Toy Soldiers: The History and Handbook 1893-2013
This is the first full-colour history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company. Illustrated with lavish colour photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favourites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries.It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.
£29.75
Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd Ship Models in the Thomson Collection at the Art
Book SynopsisSpanning some 350 years, the Thomson Collection of historic ship models contains examples of exquisite workmanship and some of the masterpieces of the genre. Pride of the collection are the rare British dockyard models made to scale for affluent 18th-century clients closely associated with the Navy. A large number of models– made from wood and bone, with rigging of human hair– were made by some of the 120,000 French and other prisoners of the Napoleonic Wars. The diverse collection also includes tugs, dredgers, trawlers, cargo vessels, passenger steamers, private yachts, corvettes, battleships, cruisers, torpedo boat destroyers and two aircraft carriers. The author (curator at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich) considers the rich history and the artistry of model shipbuilding. New photography captures the incredible workmanship – the carving, casting, gilding and stitching – that such model-making demands.
£23.75
Fox Chapel Publishers International Farming in Miniature Vol. 2: A Review of
Book SynopsisFarming in Miniature is an essential guide for collectors of British toy models interested in farm tractors, farm horses and associated agricultural equipment. Many of the toys identified and described have never previously been mentioned in collectors' literature. It is being published in two volumes.Table of ContentsVolume 1 covers the following: Airfix - Authentic Model Books - Benbros - Britains - Budgie - Bullock - Chad Valley - Charbens - Cheerio - Cherilea - Childs and Smith - Coral - Corgi - Crescent - D.C.M.T. and Lone Star - Deltoys - Denzil Skinner. The manufacturers / brands are arranged alphabetically. Each manufacturer has its own chapter introduced by an account of its history. These introductions cross-refer to the captioned photographs that follow and which make up the bulk of the chapters. In their general introduction the authors say that they have 'attempted to illustrate all significant variations of colour and packaging, particularly of rare or unusual models, so as to make the book as comprehensive as possible.' The three authors, all leading authorities, have drawn on their extensive past experience coupled with another five years to research, write and prepare photographs. Volume 2 Farming in Miniature 2: Dinky to Wen-al describes 52 manufacturers with supplementary chapters on promotional model tractors, unknown manufacturers and unidentifies heavy tractors. This guide also includes a Guide to Harnessed Horses along with a Model Index and a General Index which cover the content in both books of this 2-volume encylclopeaedia. Manufacturers and brands included in Volume 2: covers the following: Dinky, Dragon Toys, Edith Reynolds, Escor, Fairchild, Fairylite, Forest Toys, Glyntoys, Grace Toys, Hercules, Hitchin Components, Hobbies Husky and Corgi Juniors, Johillco, Kayron Playthings, A.V.H.. Farm Toys and Olson Farminit Toys, Kleeware, Kondor, Kraftoyz, Leeway, Early Lesney Toys, Lipkin, Luntoy, Marx, Master Models (Kemlows), Matchbox, Maylow, Mears, Merit, Mettoy, Micromodels, Mills, Moko, Nicoltoys, Paramount, Passall, Peter Ward, Poplar Plastics, Primus Engineering, Shackleton, Sontaw, Speedwelll, Spot-On, S.T., Taylor and Barrett, F.G. Taylor & Sons, Taylor Toys, T.N. Thomas, Timpo, Tri-ang, Tudor Rose and Rosedale, Wells-Brimtoy, Wend-al. A huge number of photographs are included to thoroughly cover the details of model farm toys.
£37.46
Royal Collection Trust The Queen’s Dolls’ House: Revised and Updated
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£14.41
