An Illustrated History of German Toys
by Bachmann, Manfred; Fritzsch, Karl E
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair/Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0803834179
- ISBN 13
- 9780803834170
- Seller
-
Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
USA: Hastings House Daytrips Publishers, 1978. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 199 pages. "This well-researched book provides a complete history of the German toy, tracing its development from the middle ages and the simple replicas of utensils and figures through to today's complex mechanical toys. Each type of toy is given an historical survey and the black-and-white and color photos that accompany the text show outstanding examples from each period." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy..
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Details
- Bookseller
- RareNonFiction.com
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 817a2027
- Title
- An Illustrated History of German Toys
- Author
- Bachmann, Manfred; Fritzsch, Karl E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0803834179
- ISBN 13
- 9780803834170
- Publisher
- Hastings House Daytrips Publishers
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- TOYS HISTORY ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES German complete history of the German toy, tracing its development from the middle ages and the simple replicas of utensils and figures through to today's complex mechanical toys. Each type of toy is given an histo
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiques And Collectibles;
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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