The Encyclopedia of Toys.

Secaucus, NJ Chartwell Books, 1986. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1986). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows a small, very faint smudge at the bottom edge of the text block and some of the very faintest foxing at the top edge of same; a very small scar where a sticker has been removed at the upper corner of the front free endpaper. the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing and the very faintest overall soiling to the white background field of the panels; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Bright and Clean. Intact and attractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.9 x 9.2 x 1 inches). 272 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Decorated Endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 3 pounds, 0.5 ounces. Reprint Edition (1986). First published in the UK in 1978. Hardback with DJ. The history of antique toys from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. It includes the arks, farms, zoos, doll's houses and shops which with their wooden inmates and furniture and metal accessories form a veritable world in miniature. Soft toys of all kinds are included, such as the well-loved teddy bear. There are music boxes, wheeled toys, push cars, and rocking horses along with many, many more varieties of toys.