Toy Soldiers (Forbes Collection) [Hardcover]

Richard Scholl (Author)

Book Description

Series: Forbes Collection | Publication Date: November 23, 2004

Toy soldiers, which were mass produced for more than 150 years, are extremely collectible. Now, the prestigious Forbes Galleries have opened their superb collection of toy soldiers for this stunning visual tour, featuring photographs and illustrations of some of the finest toy soldiers ever produced. The Forbes Galleries in New York City include exhibits of the fabled Fabergé Easter eggs and jewelry, toy boats, presidential manuscripts, fine art, and more than 10,000 soldiers of different styles and eras, made of solid lead, hollow cast metal, paper, composition, and other materials, beautifully displayed in dioramas.

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About the Author

Richard Scholl is a consultant, award-winning creative director, and author who has written about collectibles and the industry for decades. A former managing editor of The Matchbox Collector, he is the author of Matchbox: The Official 50th Anniversary Edition, a comprehensive pictorial history book that won rave reviews internationally. He resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Courage Books (November 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762418796
• ISBN-13: 978-0762418794
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A dazzling study of the Forbes collection, February 9, 2005

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This review is from: Toy Soldiers (Forbes Collection) (Hardcover)

Award-winning creative director and veteran writer in the realm of collectibles Richard Scholl presents Toy Soldiers: A Century Of International Miniatures, a dazzling study of the Forbes collection, an assemblage of more than 10,000 toy soldiers amassed by world-renowned businessman William Forbes. Full-color photographs of the pieces, and descriptions of the sets' history and how Forbes acquired them fill this captivating "must-have" for toy soldier enthusiasts. Toy Soldiers' flawless, visually impressive and narratively engaging presentation elevates children's playthings to the level of collectible sculpted art. Also very highly recommended is Richard Scholl's companion title drawn from the Forbes collection, Toy Boats: A Century Of Treasures From Sailboats To Submarines (0762418788, $12.98).