Author: Bernard Barenholtz, et al.
Title: American Antique Toys 1830-1900
Description: New York, Harry Abrams, 1980. Hardbound. Grey cloth with color illustrated dustjacket. 282 pages plus 4 pages of index to the Plates. 285 illustrations, including 100 plates in full color, many double-page spread, and multi-page foldouts. This is the bible for toy collectors with some of the best photographs, of the finest toys. Adding to the books usefulness are patent papers;a bibliography and an index. A wonderful book, which will be a treasured reference. COntents as follows: Notes and acknowledgments -- The Barenholtz Collection -- Historical background -- Toys to grow on -- Symbols of freedom -- Familiar animals -- Race and Chase -- Fairy tales and fantasy -- Strictly for pleasure -- The circus -- The workaday week -- Identification and trademarks -- The manufacturers. VG/VG .

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