Paperback Book
TOY SOLDIERS by Dominique Pascal
1st EDITION, 1st PRINTING, VERY NEAR Pristine Condition, inside and out.
Very Collectible Edition (2003, Flammarion). Unusual square-format (5.5" x 5.5" x 1"). 379 pages, indexed with a short bibliography at back (plus adverts). PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED with high quality 4-color printing process on pure white stock. NOT A TRACE OF AGE TANNING.

30-page introduction summarizes the history and types of toy soldiers (flats, demi-rounds, paper cut-outs, cast from tin & lead, aluminum, and plastic). The bulk of the text consists of captioned close-up photos of typical types of toy soldiers (usually one or two figures per page) culled from several private European collections.

Interesting and informative, for the novice as well as the well-seasoned Collector. Covers figures representing virtually all historical periods: ancients to post-WWII. Focuses on high-end European makers such as Minot and Courtney, as well as relatively more common products of Britains, Traditions, King & Country, et. al. emphasizing their most unusual, colorful, and intriguing creations. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

YOU WILL BE VERY PLEASED.

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