The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls And Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide (Identification & Values (Collector Books)) (Hardcover)

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The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles is the most accurate and informative book on Shirley Temple memorabilia ever produced. Featuring gorgeous color photographs, detailed descriptions, and current values, the book covers more than 1,000 Shirley Temple items. Separated into easy-to-read sections, this guide has something for every Shirley Temple fan. The composition section identifies every known Ideal Shirley Temple doll outfit made in the 1930s, foreign Shirley Temple dolls, and look-a-likes. A complete listing of dolls and outfits spanning the 1950s through the present can be found in the vinyl and porcelain sections. The chapter on paper products includes paper dolls, books, activity sets, sheet music, movie posters, lobby cards, trading cards, and even cigar bands. The large assortment of childrens dresses, purses, hats, hair bows, and jewelry available throughout the 1930s, 1950s, and 1980s is presented in the clothing and accessories section. Interesting facts about the history behind the dolls and collectibles is also provided, and differences between original and reproduction memorabilia are discussed. Tips are offered for making dolls look their best, and a unique chapter on the importance of Shirley Temple to different generations of fans rounds out the book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; Ill edition (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574325051
• ISBN-13: 978-1574325058
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Book on Shirley Collectbles, July 22, 2006

By	J. Anderson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With apologies to Edward Pardella, whose book is excellent in its own right, I must say I am absolutely blown away by this volume. I sold off my collection several years ago--I only have one Shirley doll at this point. So I was not inclined to buy another book on the subject. But the amount of information presented in there is astonishing!!!! I especially liked the photos of the dolls being made (I KNEW it was a curling iron!!!), the restoration section [if only I had had that when I first started collecting--LOL!]. And the section on ST autographs, which was badly needed. Kudos to Tonya Cammeratta for what amounts to a true act of generosity.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on this subject, June 14, 2007

By	Lin "Lin22" (Puget Sound) - See all my reviews

This book is one of the best books on the subject of the Shirley Temple dolls (& other S.Temple Collectibles).
Written on quality paper with excellent photos

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Shirley Temple collectibles guide , July 8, 2006

By	Rachel R. Quigley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is by far the most comprehensive, detailed, and accurate Shirley Temple collectibles guide ever written. It is well-organized with hundreds of bright, clear photographs to help you identify and price your Shirley items. The book covers composition dolls, vinyl dolls, look-alikes, foreign dolls, and modern dolls. It also covers collectible items both new and old. There are many things I have not seen before. She also wrote a truly helpful section on restoring both compo and vinyl dolls. The book ends with some touching stories, an inventory list, and some great contact info. This big, hardcover book is a fabulous reference.