A collector's item in itself, this rare out-of-print book pictures and describes antique toys, still and mechanical banks, trains and more.

MADE TO BE PLAYED  Bertoia Auctions, NJ, March 23-24, 2012.

1,528 items are illustrated in brilliant color in this comprehensive auction catalog.  Captions include name, in-depth descriptions, maker and date when known, dimensions, and pre-sale auction estimate  pricing.  Pictures are tin and cast iron cars and trucks of all types, still and mechanical banks, a wide variety of comic character toys and more.  This book also has a selection of cast iron doorstops and toy steam engines.  Makers include Ives, Schuco, Hubley, Lehmann, Bing, Marklin, Schoenhut, J&E Stevens, and more. This book is an invaluable reference for the serious collector, dealer or historian of antique and vintage tin toys.

8.5" x 11" color-imprinted hardback in very good condition. 256 pages.  *** Penned notations throughout text. ***

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