O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide (Collecting Toys Identification and Value Guide) [Paperback]

Karen O'Brien (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 2008

Since 1978, "O'Brien's Collecting Toys" has set the standard of excellence for reference guides, and the 12th edition will be the hobby's most anticipated release of the year.It includes 29 illustrated chapters, with more than 3,000 photographs encompassing over 17,000 of today's most sought-after antique toys.Expert pricing and analysis will guide readers to a greater understanding of the history and current value of their prized playthings.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen O'Brien is a lifelong toy collector with a contagious enthusiasum for old toys. She's written and edited many definitive toy collecting references including Toys & Prices, Warman's Farm Toys Field Guide, Standard Catalog of Farm Toys and O'Brien's Toy Cars & Trucks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 12 edition (July 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896893715
• ISBN-13: 978-0896893719
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, September 3, 2009

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Summer Girl (Chesapeake, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide (Collecting Toys Identification and Value Guide) (Paperback)

This book has a lot of information on antique and vintage toys. It's very descriptive and is a good price guide.

4.0 out of 5 stars O'Brien's Collecting Toys, February 8, 2012

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This review is from: O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide (Collecting Toys Identification and Value Guide) (Paperback)

I have used the O.Brien's for many years and continue to update. Some sections are new and helpful to others.

The toy market is changing and the book did similar.
Amazon's ease of purchase and updates are always helpful.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good item battered by poor packing, December 30, 2009

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This review is from: O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide (Collecting Toys Identification and Value Guide) (Paperback)

The book appeared to be brand new, as advertised. Bravo! But it arrived somewhat damaged because the envelope it was mailed in had become torn and offered little protection during transit.