| J. Chein & Co.: A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker Contributor(s): Jaffe, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764301187 ISBN-13: 9780764301186 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1997 Annotation: J. Chein & Co. was an important tin toy company during the Golden Age of toymaking in America until the 1970s. Over 450 color photos of their toys, including prototype models and rare catalog pages, are featured with trademarks and current values. This is an indispensable reference for antique toy collectors of comic characters, banks, sand pails, carnival, and transportation toys. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 688.7 |
| LCCN: 96071917 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 8.84" W x 11.36" (2.55 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With handsome color photographs, archival photos, patent drawings, early advertising, and extensive research, this is the first comprehensive look at J. Chein toys, the process of their creation, and the colorful history of the company. Over 450 full color photos of the toys, including views of original lithographic sheets, factory production, prototype models, and rare catalog pages are featured. Information on trademarks and the current values of the toys make this an indispensable reference guide for antique toy lovers and a must for collectors of comic characters, banks, sand pails, carnival, or transportation toys. |
