Antique Tin & Celluloid Toys Robots Vehicles Etc.

Description: YESTERDAY’S TOYS – 734 TIN AND CELLULOID AMUSEMENTS FROM DAYS GONE BY by Teruhisa Kitahara, Black Dog & Leventhal, NY, 1988. Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book features “734 tin and celluloid amusements from days gone by. Drawn from the world’s largest toy collection, the toys on display here were produced from the early years of the century through the 1960s. They not only showcase the ingenuity of toy-makers, but shed light on the technological advances, changing social values, and even the flash-in-the-pan fads that inspired their creation and guaranteed their popularity.” "Originally published in three separate volumes, This book is at once a wonderful reference for collectors and a treat for everyone who is still a child at heart. This book contains the three publications: Yesterday’s Toys – Celluloid Dolls, Clowns, and Animals, Yesterday’s Toys – Planes, Trains, Boats, and Cars, and Yesterday’s Toys – Robots, Spaceships, and Monsters. This is an invaluable reference for the serious collector or dealer of vintage toys. Oversize / heavy 9.2” x 12.2” color-imprinted hardback in very good condition. 317 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas

End Time: 2024-11-23T03:25:09.000Z

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