By Norman Joplin and Philip Dean - Published by Schiffer Books USA - 2005Hardback with Dustjacket - 384 pages - 235 mm x 305 mm
1500+ Colour Photographs - Price Guide in US $
This book is the culmination of over thirty years researching the history, production, and identification of hollow lead civilian toys. It carefully documents the civilian toy figures produced by over 75 companies between 1900 and 1966. A number of Britains civilian items have also been included for comparison. Easy to use, the book is organized by themes, ranging from Art Work to Zoo figures, with Christmas, Farm, Garden, and many more in between. Illustrated with over 1,500 full colour photos, it includes examples from Argentina, France, Germany, Japan, and the USA as well as England. Price Guide in US Dollars.