The World of Antique Toys [+] Christie's Auction Catalog: Antique Toys, Property of Mint & Boxed, New York, December 16, 1991 (Sale No: 7255)
by Jeffrey S. Levitt
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London - New York - Tokyo: Mint & Boxed, 1990. Hardcover. Fine. Limited numbered edition of 5000, this being no. 4006. Red leatherette with gilt lettering. Fully illustrated in color. Price list at rear. Book and slipcase are both in fine condition. 268 pages. Also included is a Christie's auction catalog ''Antique Toys, Property of Mint & Boxed,'' New York, December 16, 1991'' [Sale No: 7255]. The list of prices realized is laid-in. The word ''Save'' is written on the front cover, else catalog is clean. The selection of toys in the book represent the golden age of American tin, from 1840 to the 1890s. The book was written both as a guide to, and a celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship of the world's greatest toymakers. Many of the toys represented have never been illustrated before. It can be used as a guide to the collector, a documentation of individual toys and an inspiration to new collectors. Contents: - Introduction. - American Tin Toys. - George Brown Sketchbook. - Mechanical Banks. - American Cast Iron Toys. - European Tinplate Toys & Trains. - Comic Character Toys. - American Toy Trains. - Manufacturers' Index. - Bibliography.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Boyd Used & Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015086
- Title
- The World of Antique Toys [+] Christie's Auction Catalog: Antique Toys, Property of Mint & Boxed, New York, December 16, 1991 (Sale No: 7255)
- Author
- Jeffrey S. Levitt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Mint & Boxed
- Place of Publication
- London - New York - Tokyo
- Date Published
- 1990
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- antique toys, tin toys, cast iron toys, tinplate toys, toy trains, mechanical bank, catalog, catalogue, collecting, collectors, collectibles, toy manufacturers,
Terms of Sale
Boyd Used & Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Boyd Used & Rare Books
About Boyd Used & Rare Books
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Laid-in
- "Laid In" indicates that there is something which is included with, but not attached to the book, such as a sheet of paper. The...