Since the turn of the century, the automobile has captured the imaginations not only of adults, but of children as well. As quickly as the new vehicles rolled off the assembly lines, foundries were making thousands of cast iron miniatures of the most popular automobiles, trucks, and farm equipment of the day. Today, rare and exquisite cast iron toys are coveted by collectors of all ages. This book presents a delightful, in-depth study of the marvelous products of leading American cast iron toy manufacturers, including Kenton, Dent, Hubley, Arcade, Kilgore, Vindex, and A. C. Williams, along with select pieces by Champion, Globe, Grey Iron, Freidag, North and Judd, and Niederst. This spectacular collection includes the best in toys, original catalog advertisements, signage, manufacturers' marks, and much more. Over 850 magnificent toys are displayed, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, farm and construction equipment, and aeronautics, each with detailed photographs, exacting captions, price guide, and historical data on the manufacturing companies. Toy collectors, cast iron aficionados, and dealers will welcome this most complete book.
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Myra and Eric Outwater live not far from Allentown, Pennsylvania, an important hub for the antique and cast iron toy world. They have written other books with Schiffer Publishing Ltd., including Advertising Dolls** (1997), Ocean Liner Collectibles** (1998), Judaica**(1999), Florida Kitsch** (1999), and Floridiana: Collecting Florida's Best** (1999). Stevie and Bill Weart are distinguished collectors of exquisite cast iron toys for many years, building and sharing their interest throughout the country. They also reside near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally the definitive work on the subject,
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This review is from: Cast Iron Automotive Toys (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
As a collector I always hoped that someone would write an illustrated and accurate book on cast iron automotive toys. This book, more than fulfills my expectations. A must for anyone who collects. A must for anyone who played with these toys as a child. This is how books on collectibles should be written. It is not only a history of the subject but an encyclopedic account of the toys, their catalogs, and their accessories.Well done Schiffer and the Outwaters!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Coffee Table book. Lacks as a Reference Book.,
This review is from: Cast Iron Automotive Toys (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Well made Coffee Table Book, But Not too comprehensive. Leaves out alot of the classics. Some informative information on dicerning between Fakes
and originals. Nice color pictues. C+ as a collectors reference book.
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