Talking Toys of the 20th Century [Paperback]

Kathy Lewis (Author), Don Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999

This collector's guide covers talking toys dating from 1878 to 1998. Over 350 full color photos are included. Stock numbers, when available, are included for each doll and animal, as well as values for factory sealed, mint in box, and loose talking dolls. Pull string, battery operated, record player toys, circuit board talkers, and cassette toys are covered. REVIEW: This book features selected photos from the author's first, second, and third editions of her popular R.S. Prussia series, now out of print, as well as brand new photographs. This book focuses on R.S. Prussia china made by the Reinhold Schlegelmilch factories in Suhl and Tillowitz. This edition takes a different approach than her previous books, in that it uses the many themes of decoration when grouping photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; illustrated edition edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574321250
• ISBN-13: 978-1574321258
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,426,462 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 An outstanding collector's identification and value guide., April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Talking Toys of the 20th Century (Paperback)

Kathy and Don Lewis' Talking Toys Of The 20th Century provide an outstanding collector's identification and value guide, using small color photos to provide clear pictures of not only the toys, but the boxes which house them. An organization by toy publisher makes them quick to locate.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a very good source, September 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Talking Toys of the 20th Century (Paperback)

When one looks for a collectors guide they are looking for an informed source. A truly good "guide" will show an item in it's mint, original state. This way one can tell if the item they own is in Mint, Good, or Poor condition. It is unfortunate that Ms. Eisenstein and others make excuses for the untidy and ragged condition of some of the dolls and toys in this book, and for the sorry state of the photography. It tells me that the authors did not feel that it was their job to find really great examples of things that are not that hard to find... It takes hard work and imagination for this, and I'm afraid these things are lacking.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference from the Chatty Cathy authors!, September 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Talking Toys of the 20th Century (Paperback)

Another wonderful, informative book from Kathy and Don Lewis, the authors of "Chatty Cathy Dolls." It's wonderful to see a real guide, using photos from collectors which depict items in played with to mint condition, which is realistic for older dolls and toys. How often are we lucky enough to find mint condition collectible playthings? Highly recommend!