International Dolls House Book S.F. King 1977 Vintage Craft Plans First Edition

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THE INTERNATIONAL DOLLS HOUSE BOOK by S.F. King — 1977 First Edition Hardcover

OVERVIEW

This is a vintage 1977 hardcover copy of The International Dolls House Book by S.F. King, first published in the USA by Crown Publishers, Inc. The book was printed in Italy and filmset by Thomson Litho Ltd, East Kilbride, Scotland. ISBN 0-517-529424.

This is a complete how-to craft book for building six different dollhouses from scratch, each with matching miniature furniture. The six projects included are the Swiss Chalet, Modern Bungalow, Spanish Hacienda, Victorian Mansion, Japanese House, and Gypsy Caravan. Each chapter includes full measured drawings, cutting templates, step-by-step build instructions, and full-color photographs of the finished dollhouse and furniture pieces.

WHAT'S INSIDE

The book covers materials lists, scale drawings, frame and joinery techniques, roofing, window and door construction, and decorative finishing for each house style. The Japanese House chapter, for example, details traditional features such as fusuma sliding screens, shoji paper panels, tatami-style flooring, verandahs, and a miniature Japanese garden with bridges, trees, and a pond. Similar levels of authentic detail are given for the other five house styles.

CONDITION

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The listing includes images of the front cover, back cover, copyright page, and a sample interior spread (Japanese House chapter) so you can assess paper quality, color reproduction, and overall condition for yourself. Check photos for any shelf wear, edge wear, foxing, or prior ownership marks.

SHIPPING

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who wrote The International Dolls House Book?
A: It was written by S.F. King and first published in 1977 by Crown Publishers, Inc.

Q: What dollhouses are included in this book?
A: Six complete dollhouse projects are included: Swiss Chalet, Modern Bungalow, Spanish Hacienda, Victorian Mansion, Japanese House, and Gypsy Caravan, each with matching miniature furniture plans.

Q: Does this book include measurements and templates for building the dollhouses?
A: Yes. Each project comes with measured drawings, cutting templates, and step-by-step instructions suitable for hobbyists and craft builders.

Q: Is this a first edition?
A: Yes, this is the 1977 first US edition published by Crown Publishers, Inc., with Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 77-5598.

Q: Is this book still useful for building a dollhouse today?
A: Yes. The construction techniques, scale plans, and furniture patterns remain fully usable for miniature hobbyists, model makers, and dollhouse collectors today.

SHIPPING

Carefully packaged and shipped promptly after purchase.

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