Cast Iron Automotive Toys (Schiffer Book for Collectors) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Myra Yellin Outwater, Eric B. Outwater, Stevie Weart, Bill Weart
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 948694
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 264
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764310771
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.221074
EAN: 9780764310775
ASIN: 0764310771
Publication Date: February 1, 2000
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Book Description
Since the turn of the century, the automobile has captured the imaginations not only of adults, but of children as well. As quickly as the new vehicles rolled off the assembly lines, foundries were making thousands of cast iron miniatures of the most popular automobiles, trucks, and farm equipment of the day. Today, rare and exquisite cast iron toys are coveted by collectors of all ages. This book presents a delightful, in-depth study of the marvelous products of leading American cast iron toy manufacturers, including Kenton, Dent, Hubley, Arcade, Kilgore, Vindex, and A. C. Williams, along with select pieces by Champion, Globe, Grey Iron, Freidag, North and Judd, and Niederst. This spectacular collection includes the best in toys, original catalog advertisements, signage, manufacturers' marks, and much more. Over 850 magnificent toys are displayed, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, farm and construction equipment, and aeronautics, each with detailed photographs, exacting captions, price guide, and historical data on the manufacturing companies. Toy collectors, cast iron aficionados, and dealers will welcome this most complete book.
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Finally the definitive work on the subject May 20, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
As a collector I always hoped that someone would write an illustrated and accurate book on cast iron automotive toys. This book, more than fulfills my expectations. A must for anyone who collects. A must for anyone who played with these toys as a child. This is how books on collectibles should be written. It is not only a history of the subject but an encyclopedic account of the toys, their catalogs, and their accessories.Well done Schiffer and the Outwaters!
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