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1,528 ea. Antique Tin Cast Iron Vehicles Banks Comic Characters / Book + Values

1,528 ea. Antique Tin Cast Iron Vehicles Banks Comic Characters / Book + Values

$ 21.12

  • Age Level: 17 Years & Up
  • Brand: reference book
  • Character: Tin Cast Iron toys - reference book
  • Character Family: MECHANIC
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Seller Notes: “Penned notations throughout text. Reference book in good condition.”
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Year: 2012

Description

A collector's item in itself, this rare out-of-print book pictures and describes antique toys, still and mechanical banks, trains a nd more. MADE TO BE PLAYED Bertoia Auctions, NJ, March 23-24, 2012. 1,528 items are illustrated in brilliant color in this comprehensive auction catalog. Captions include name, in-depth descriptions, maker and date when known, dimensions, and pre-sale auction estimate pricing. Pictures are tin and cast iron cars and trucks of all types, still and mechanical banks, a wide variety of comic character toys and more. This book also has a selection of cast iron doorstops and toy steam engines. Makers include Ives, Schuco, Hubley, Lehmann, Bing, Marklin, Schoenhut, J&E Stevens, and more. This book is an invaluable reference for the serious collector, dealer or historian of antique and vintage tin toys. 8.5" x 11" color-imprinted hardback in very good condition. 256 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.