Toy Soldiers: A Century of International Miniatures (Forbes Collection)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Courage Books, 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. OVERSIZE. 1st Printing Stated First Edition in addition to complete number line including number one. Hard cover in fine condition with red boards and gold gilt spine lettering. Pale orange end papers. Interior text on glossy papers with colored illustrations and photographs of the toy soldiers throughout. No writing, no markings to note. Dust jacket in likewise fine conditions; overall presents as new. Concludes with an Interview with Robert L. Forbes, a page About the Author, and a Bibliography. Size approx 9 1/4"" wide x 12 3/4"" tall x 1/2"" thick; 79 numbered pages. * From the jacket, ""From the archives of the illustrious Forbes Collection, Toy Soldiers provides an extensive array of some of the most elegant and stunning photos and pictures of toy soldiers ever produced. . . . World-renowned businessman Malcolm Forbes amassed a breathtaking collection of toy soldiers in his lifetime. His much beloved collection grew to include more than 10,0000 pieces and represented an astonishing variety of styles, eras, materials, and countries of origin. Until now, select Forbes soldiers could be seen only by visiting the Forbes Galleries in New York City or through traveling exhibits only. Now, the prestigious Forbes Galleries has opened its superb collection of toy soldiers, including many rarely seen pieces, for this special volume.""