The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys

Author: Charlie Mack
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764345609
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's all here! Pictured and listed in this massive volume, now in its fourth edition, are fifty-four years' worth of toys produced between Matchbox's founding in 1947, and 2001, including their popular diecast vehicles, playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera. The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated in catalogs and on boxes and labels printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific countries or to promote specific companies or products. In 1982 the international numbering system on miniatures changed. The result of all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of Matchbox toys. In the largest volume about Matchbox Toys ever published, 2,447 color photos illustrate nearly all of Matchbox's vast line. Helpful captions and a price guide make this an essential part of every collector's library.

Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys, 1947-1996

Author: Charlie Mack
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764308666
Category : Matchbox toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's all here! Fifty years of toys! The toys pictured and listed in this book represent the immense volume of items produced from 1947, when the Matchbox company was founded, to the present, including their popular diecast vehicles along with playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera all in one massive volume-now in its second edition! The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific countries or to promote specific companies or products. The numbering system on miniatures changed in 1982 when worldwide toys began different numbering systems. The result of all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of Matchbox toys. Book jacket.

Matchbox Toys

Author:
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780916838744
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description

The Restoration of Engravings, Drawings, Books, and Other Works on Paper

Author: Max Schweidler
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892368358
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Ever since its original publication in Germany in 1938, Max Schweidler's Die Instandetzung von Kupferstichen, Zeichnungen, Buchern usw has been recognized as a seminal modern text on the conservation and restoration of works on paper. To address what he saw as a woeful dearth of relevant literature and in order to assist those who have 'set themselves the goal of preserving cultural treasures, ' the noted German restorer composed a thorough technical manual covering a wide range of specific techniques, including detailed instructions on how to execute structural repairs and alterations that, if skilfully done, can be virtually undetectable. By the mid-twentieth century, curators and conservators of graphic arts, discovering a nearly invisible repair in an old master print or drawing, might comment that the object had been 'Schweidlerized.' This volume, based on the authoritative revised German edition of 1949, makes Schweidler's work available in English for the first time, in a meticulously edited and annotated critical edition. The editor's introduction places the work in its historical context and probes the philosophical issues the book raises, while some two hundred annotati

The Unauthorized Encyclopedia of Corgi Toys

Author: Bill Manzke
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764303081
Category : Corgi toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The rise, fall and rebirth of Corgi Toys is explained and illustrated with hundreds of color photos of toy models and memorabilia never before seen in print. The smaller Husky and Corgi Juniors lines are also covered. Most importantly, this encylopedia presents the most complete variation listing and values guide for Corgi toys published to date.

The Big Book of Superfast Matchbox Toys

Author: Charles Mack
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764323218
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
When Mattel's Hotwheels toy cars exploded onto the market in 1968, venerable Matchbox Toys met the challenge with its Superfast line. The successful result is now presented in the largest book on Matchbox Toys ever produced - so big it is two volumes that celebrate 35 years of Matchbox Superfast production with over 7000 color photos and over 10,000 listed variations! The detailed, beautiful photographs are a great assistance to collectors for identification and color reference. The Variation Listings, found in Volume 1, are arranged alphanumerically by product numbers, making location and cross-referencing easy. Photos are arranged by major product lines, with Basic Models in Volume 1, and everything else from Adventure Pack to White Rose Collectibles arranged alphabetically in Volume 2. Superfast models from late 2004 and early 2005 also appear in Volume 2. Each photo includes the product number and name for easy reference to the Variation Listings. To further aid in identification there are helpful indexes by MAN number and model names (actual base names), as well as a general alphabetical index. The model variations have current market prices for each variation. Taken together, these two great books are a must for Matchbox collectors everywhere, a monumental effort by one of the world's greatest authorities! Volume 1: Over 2050 Color Photos of Basic Models Illustrated Promotionals Miniature 1-75 Basic Listing Variations Listing with Values Volume 2: Over 5000 Color Photos of Adventure Packs & Action System to World Class Models with late 2004 Models Alphabetical Index Index to Annual Basic Range Listings 1998-2004 by Issue Numbers (MW numbers) MAN Number (frame number) Listing Alphabetical Index by Actual Base Names

Lesney's Matchbox Toys

Author: Charlie Mack
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764341885
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The toys pictured and listed represent the major variations of the most popular series made by Lesney Products from 1947 to mid 1969. Included is a list of organized clubs for collectors.

Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys

Author: Charles Mack
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764315718
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Die cast Matchbox toys from 1947 to mid-2001 pictured in 2447 photos and listed, including their popular playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera, all in one massive volume. The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. The updated price guide is useful.

Hot Wheels, 1968-1972

Author: Bob Parker
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314803
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
The Hot Wheels*r models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this line of toy vehicles and they still drive the hobby of collecting these cars today. The 221 wonderful color photographs provide a complete visual guide for collectors. The 118 unique castings produced during this four-year period are explained in detail and a complete variation and price guide is provided to expand knowledge and interest in collecting Hot Wheels. Also included is coverage of the Gran Toros*t cars.

Corgi Toys

Author: Edward Force
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764322532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"With updated price guide and consolidated Mettoy era variations list"--Cover.