Cissette: A Collectors Guide to the Vintage Alexander Dolls [Hardcover]

Marjorie E Merod (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2007

Published in celebration of Cissette s fiftieth anniversary, this is the first book ever devoted to the Alexander Doll Company s 10-inch debutante doll. Longtime collector and expert Marjorie Merod has photographed her renowned collection of mint vintage dolls and accessories to match the photos in the Alexander Doll Company s original brochures and catalogs that introduced the doll during each year of her production, from 1957-1963. Her color photos are accompanied by the black-and-white pages from these original materials; her text explains in detail the changes and variations that occurred during production. Additional photos present rare examples and variations that have been found over the years. Dr. Merod also features photos of exclusive, mysterious and unique Cissettes, including a chapter devoted to the F.A.O. Schwarz specials. An extensive reference section details accessories, furniture and tags used on the dolls, as well as guidelines for care and restoration of the vintage dolls.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Reverie Publishing (June 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932485465
• ISBN-13: 978-1932485462
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Raises the bar for all doll collecting books, December 2, 2008

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This review is from: Cissette: A Collectors Guide to the Vintage Alexander Dolls (Hardcover)

This book is beautiful, very complete and accurate, and fun!! I loved the author's personal recollections of connections to her dolls and her grandmother. The whole book gave me the experience of traveling back to my childhood time (same era as the author's and the Cissettes.) WOW! What an accomplished woman this author is, too. Just read her bio on the flyleaf to see for yourself. Show that to your friends who think doll collecting is for simpletons! I gulped down this book in one long sitting and have referred back to it many times. I love it.