Warman's Dolls field guide: values & identification

A useful pocket size, quick reference guide to carry along to flea markets and antique stores, containing hundreds of photographs to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. Nearly 500 listings that include name of doll maker, full description, condition information and current value. Full-colour image accompany each listing. Arranged by doll type: artist dolls, automata, cloth dolls, composition dolls, metal-head dolls, papier-mache and wax dolls, porcelain dolls, synthetic materials, wooden dolls. Collecting tips, care advice, doll clubs, how to sell your dolls, 10 most notable doll makers, concise histories on major doll makers. Glossary. Index. Publication date: 2006