Illustrated in vivid color, this out-of-print book presents over 2,000 examples of antique toy soldiers from 1850 to the present.  

THE COLLECTOR’S ALL-COLOUR GUIDE TO TOY SOLDIERS by Andrew Rose, Tiger Books International PLC London, UK, 1989.  

Here is a comprehensive treatment of the subject, “from the jewel-like ‘flats’ cast from slate moulds by 18th century German tinsmiths to the highly detailed metal figures still produced today in small independent workshops.  Pride of place, however, is given to the classic hollow-cast lead figures produced by Britains Ltd—perhaps the most highly valued of all toy soldiers.  Apparently infinite in their variety, yet fully documented down to the subtlest changes of color, these miniature fighting men have fired the enthusiasm of collectors all over the world.”  This book contains information on some the lesser-known makers such as Abel, Fry, Reka and Soldarma. American dimestore figures, composition figures by Elastolin and Lineol of Germany and aluminum figures by Quiralu and Wend-Al are all part of this record of toy soldiers from 1850 to the present.  There’s a wealth of information in this comprehensive pictorial text which will satisfy both the novice and advanced collector of vintage toy soldiers.  

Oversize 8.75“ x 12“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  128 pages. 

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