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Product Identifiers
PublisherPen & Sword Books The Limited
ISBN-101848844441
ISBN-139781848844445
eBay Product ID (ePID)204034090
Product Key Features
Book TitleBritains Toy Soldiers : the History and Handbook 1893-2013
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicMiniatures, Models, Europe / Great Britain / General
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies, History
AuthorJames Opie
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-303278
Dewey Edition23
Reviews...an extraordinary history not just of Britains, but of the hobby. Page after page reveals how the convergence of military history, child's play, civilian themes, floor wars and ceremonial splendor makes people so devoted to collecting old Britains and the latest releases, and wax nostalgic. This exceptional handbook is highly recommended to anyone who has fallen prey to the charms of Britains and toy figures in general.
Dewey Decimal745.59282
SynopsisThis is the first full-color history of the world-famous toy soldiers, charting their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectible. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, th, This is the first full-color history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company. Illustrated with lavish color photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favorites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries. It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.
LC Classification NumberNK8473
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- 22. Mär. 2017
Probably the best overall work on Britains soldiers.
I'm not sure where we Britains collectors would be without James Opie. He knows the line inside-out and backwards - as do others, but his several erudite works over the years benefit us all. This one, obviously, is the most up-to-date and deals with the entire, long history of Britains soldiers from the beginning to (almost) the present, and is chaptered by what Opie refers to as The Seven Ages of Britains. The first four chapters cover the hollow-cast eras, the final three the overlaping plastic, and die-cast models. It is packed with captioned color photos and easily digested text, plus the thorough index and appendices so useful to a quick look-up. The size and weight of the book are very manageable this time, and I can give it only the highest recommendation to all who take their toy soldiers seriously.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 14. Sep. 2016
Britains Toy Soldiers 1893 - 2013 - James Opie
If you collect Britains figures you will enjoy this book. It is full of information pertaining from the start of the company up to the year 2013. This book can also be used as a reference guide to Britains.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
