Nippon Dolls & Playthings [Hardcover]

Joan Van Patten (Author), Linda Lau (Author)

Book Description

With over 800 full color photographs and almost 200 catalog pages and vintage ads, Nippon Dolls & Playthings will become THE guide for your newest hobby. Valuable historical information is provided, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, and backstamps information. Handy doll and plaything inventory sheets are an added bonus, and accurate pricing information assures collecors that they have correct values. In addition, facts on deciphering Nippon bisque head doll marks are included. The hundreds of photos showcase not only all-bisque dolls, but composition dolls, children's porcelain items, bisque head dolls, and celluloid dolls and toys. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Joan Van Patten has written hundreds of trade paper and magazine articles and is a contributor to Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide. She has been on the board of the International Nippon Collectors Club since its inception.As co-founder of the INCC, she also served as its first president and was a director of the club for many years. Joan edited and published the Nippon Notebook and the INCC Newsletter for five years. REVIEW: This book is the fourth in a five-volume set by noted Indian relics authority Lar Hothem. The hundreds of arrowheads and artifacts featured will be invaluable to collectors, and the book has no repeats from his other volumes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157432201X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574322019
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,945,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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