Tinplate Toys: From Schuco, Bing & Other Companies (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Book Description
The very popular, high quality tinplate toys of the mid-20th century from Nuremberg, Germany, are discussed in a historical setting in this delightful book. The chapters include 300 color photographs, information about the manufacturers(especially Schuco and Bing) and their markings, and essays on the past, present and future of this special toy industry. The mechanical figures, automobiles, trucks, trains, machines and associated buildings that are presented will remind many of the best toys of their youth. They are avidly collected today.
Many of the toys shown are from superb private collections and the Toy Museum of Nuremberg.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Tinplate Toys: From Schuco, Bing & Other Companies (A Schiffer Book for Collectors),Jurgen Franzke,Schiffer Pub,Schiffer Publishing,088740863X,20th century,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Catalogs,Collectors and collecting,Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords,General,Germany,History,Nuremberg,Technical & Manufacturing Trades,Tin toys,Toy Arts And Crafts,Toys
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