Collecting Antique and Old Dolls

Antique doll collecting has recently grown into one of the largest collector's hobbies. Here you will find chapters on each of the main types of doll including old composition, papier màché, celluloid, glazed china, wooden, wax, bisque, cloth, rag, felt and metal dolls. The author pays special attention to French Bébés and German `Girl' dolls, and she includes the most interesting dolls from America, Belgium, Poland, Japan, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Over 200 dolls are illustrated, and there is a glossary and an appendix illustrating manufacturers' markings and trademarks...