Stephenson's Valve Gear for Model Engineers
1976. Diagrams, one folding. 24pp. 8vo, pr. wrs. N.p., 1976. Fine. More
TOYS
American Antique Toys 1830-1900.
New York: Abrams, 1980. Color frontispiece, and 285 illustrations, 100 in color and many double page and folding. 286pp. Thick oblong 4to, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, (1980). The origin and development of one of the largest collections of early American toys first assembled by Bernard Barenholtz. More
Model Cars and Locomotives
Milwaukee: Modelmaker, 1940. Illustrated. 106 pages, tall, thin 8vo, burgundy cloth; frayed at spine ends. Milwaukee: The Modelmaker Corporation, 1940. A very good copy. More
The Boardgame Book.
Los Angeles: Knapp Press, 1979. Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. 160pp., Folio, black cloth, d.w. Board slipcase. Los Angeles: The Knapp Press, 1979. Fine. More
The Book of the Queen's Dolls' House
London: Meth, 1924. 2 volumes. Title in red & black, colored frontispieces. 4to. pp. xiv, 248; xiv, 384, untrimmed. 116 plates including 32 in color.Thick small 4to, beige cloth backed blue boards (edges rubbed, the interior is near fine), paper labels on spine. London: Methuen, (1924). Very good (+). Number 568 of 1500 numbered copies. More
Mundo de los Juguetes, World of Toys, Monde des Jouets, Welt der Spielzeuge
Barcelona: Poligrafa, 1969. 184pp. of photos, several in color. 63pp. of text. Square 8vo, linen, d.w. Barcelona: Poligrafa, 1969.Very good (+). Text in Spanish, English, French, and German. More
Edward Bear Esq.
: The True Story of The Astonishing Achievements of Teddy. Profusely illus. with color & b/w illus., 108pp., 12mo, pictorial boards, d.w. New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, (1997). Fine. More
Le Cirque et Le Jouet
Paris: Flammarion, 1984. 165 images of toys. 95 pages. Thin 8vo, flexible pictorial boards; lightly rubbed. Paris: Flammarion, (1984). A very good copy with ownership signature of artist Gene Moore. More
Children's Pleasures; Books, Toys and Games from the Bethanal Green Museum of Childhood
London: V & A Publications, 1996. Many Illus., mostly in color. 4to, red cloth, d.w. (London): V & A Publications, (1996). Fine. More
Model Soldiers.
Frontis. Profusely illustrated in color, 80pp., slim 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York: The World Publishing Company, (1972). Near fine. First American Edition. More
Making Model Soldiers of the World.
Frontis. Profusely illustrated in color, some in b/w. 156pp., tall 8vo, red cloth, d.w. (d.w. price-clipped). London: Stephen Hope Books, (1973). Very good. More
The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia
New York: Barnes & Noble, 1993. Foreword by Paul and Rosemary Volpp. Photography by Peter Anderson and Jim Coit. Profusely illustrated in color. 240 pages, 4to, pictorial boards, dust wrapper. New York: Barnes & Noble, (1993). A near fine copy in near fine dust wrapper. More
On Miniature Wings; Model Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum
Charlottesville: Thomasson-Grant, 1995. Over 150 color photo Illus. by Eric F. Long. Square 4to, boards, d.w. (Charlottesville): Thomasson-Grant, (1995). Fine Signed by Eric F. Long, the photographer. More
World Guide to Dolls
Secaucus: Chartwell Books, 1993. Many color Illus. Folio, blue cloth, d.w. slightly chipped and lightly soiled, spine ends of cloth rubbed, bottom edges of cloth rubbed. (Secaucus): Chartwell Books, (1993). More
Handbook for Model Soldier Collectors.
Illustrated in b/w, 156pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. London: Kaye & Ward, (1969). Very good. More
Military Modelling.
Color frontis. Illustrated in b/w, 159pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. (small chip on bottom front of d.w., plus some wear). New York: A.S. Barnes and Co., (1971). Very good. More
A History of Toys.
New York: Delacorte, 1966. 72 full-color illustrations and 230 in black and white. 256 pages, 4to, red cloth, dust wrapper. New York: Delacorte Press, (1966). Near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
Japanese Toys: Amusing Playthings from the Past.
Atglen: Schiffer Publishing, 2000. Illustrated throughout in color. 224pp. 4to, yellow pictorial boards. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, (2000). A fine copy. No d.w. as issued. More
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Metal Toys; An All-Color Guide to the Art of Collecting International Playthings
London: Salamander Books, 1984. Over 180 color photo Illus. 4to, brown cloth, d.w. London: Salamander Books, (1984). Fine. More
Collecting Model Soldiers.
Illustrated in b/w, 187pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York: Arco Publishing Company, Inc., (1975). Very good. More
Model Soldiers: A Collectors Guide.
Color frontis. Color plates and numerous b/w illustrations. 240pp., tall 8vo, cloth, d.w. (previous owner's inscription on front free endpaper with a business card of The Military Historical Society's president, Peter J. Blum, pasted on). London: Seeley, Service & Co., Ltd. (1959). Very good. More
Model Soldiers: An Illustrated History.
Greenwich: New York Graphic Society, 1972. Profusely illustrated, some in color. 248pp., large square 8vo, gilt-stamped green cloth, d.w. Greenwich: New York Graphic Society Ltd., (1972). Very good (+). More
The World Encyclopedia of Model Soldiers.
Woodstock: Overlook, 1981. Profusely illustrated, some in color. 209pp. 4to, white cloth, d.w. Woodstock: The Overlook Press, (1981). Near fine. More
American Toy Cars and Trucks, 1894-1942.
New York: Abbeville, 1986. 328 pages, with 475 illustrations, many in color. Thick oblong 4to, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Abbeville Press, (1986). Near fine. More
English Dolls' Houses of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries.
London: Batsford, 1955. Frontispiece + 148 black & white illustrations. 224pp., tall 4to, 3/4 red polished calf, gilt-stamped raised bands, t.e.g.; (hinges starting, corners rubbed). London: B.T. Batsford, (1955). First Edition. Very good (+). More