Doll Values : Antique to Modern (Doll Values Antique to Modern)

With almost 500 full-color photographs, the seventh edition of Doll Values, Antique to Modern, will retain its #1 bestselling status. The book is divided into two sections, antique and modern, and many published references have been used for descriptions and marks. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer or type, the dolls' histories, marks, descriptions, and values are included. Collectors will love this easy-to-use reference which aids in doll identification by manufacturer, type, and material. Over 6,000 listings and a useful index will benefit collectors and allow for quick reference at doll shows and auctions. AUTHORBIO: Patsy Moyer is a leading authority on doll values; she has written articles as the "Doll Detective" for Contemporary Doll Values, queries for an online publication, "I-Dolls", and served on the board of the Modern Doll Collectors, Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on modern doll collecting, for many years. Her bestselling book series on dolls include: Doll Values, Antique to Modern, Modern Collectible Dolls, and Scouting Dolls Through the Years. REVIEW: It's easy to see why this book is such a winner. Most books of this depth arrive in much weightier packages; this provides a compact take-along tote perfect for garage sales and flea markets, along with the essential color photos which are such an important adjunct to valuations. From symbol, letter, and maker indexes to a bibliography of doll collector links and plenty of color photos throughout, this is an important guide not to be missed by any avid doll collector.