Doll and Toy Collecting Reference Library: Five Vintage Books, 1959–1975, Illustrated Guides and Han

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Curated collection of five reference books dedicated to the study and appreciation of dolls and toys, published between 1959 and 1975. Titles include "A History of Toys" by Antonia Fraser (1966), "Dressing Dolls in Nineteenth Century Fashions" by Florence Theriault (1975), "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls" by Dorothy S. Coleman (1968, third printing 1971), "Handbook of Collectible Dolls" by Merrill & Perkins (spiral-bound, with illustrated and tabbed sections by type), and "Making Dolls and Dolls’ Clothes" by Catherine Christopher (1959). These volumes provide comprehensive historical context, patterns, biographies, and photographic guides to doll and toy identification, care, and collecting. The mix of scholarly works and practical guides reflects decades of research, making this set an ideal reference library for doll and toy enthusiasts, collectors, and historians. Condition appears used but serviceable, with intact bindings and all pages present.

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