Britains And Other Interesting Toy Soldiers

Author : FRANKLIN JOHN
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399075373

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Britains and Other Interesting Toy Soldiers by FRANKLIN JOHN Pdf

John Franklin has been collecting traditional toy soldiers for over sixty years, mostly Britains but, as the title suggests, including other interesting additions. In this book he shares some of the in-depth knowledge gained through experience and countless hours of careful research, but most of all the passion and enthusiasm for his hobby. He explains how he was inspired to collect soldiers, like so many, in early boyhood and how a hobby grew into an obsession. The various chapters then examine themes he followed in his collecting, such as Britains Special Painting Orders and Indian Army Pipe Bands for example, or address questions regarding the manufacture or identity of specific sets that he has researched or, in some cases, is still seeking the answer to. It is packed with anecdotes, useful technical information and helpful advice for the collector but it is above all a proud tour of inspection of a sixty-year labour of love. Over four hundred photographs, show much of the author's magnificent collection in a parade of miniature pomp and splendour.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473885158

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Britains Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

This is the first full-colour history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company. Illustrated with lavish colour photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favourites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries. It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.

Author : John Franklin
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781399075404

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Britains and Other Interesting Toy Soldiers by John Franklin Pdf

John Franklin has been collecting traditional toy soldiers for over sixty years, mostly Britains but, as the title suggests, including other interesting additions. In this book he shares some of the in-depth knowledge gained through experience and countless hours of careful research, but most of all the passion and enthusiasm for his hobby. He explains how he was inspired to collect soldiers, like so many, in early boyhood and how a hobby grew into an obsession. The various chapters then examine themes he followed in his collecting, such as Britains Special Painting Orders and Indian Army Pipe Bands for example, or address questions regarding the manufacture or identity of specific sets that he has researched or, in some cases, is still seeking the answer to. It is packed with anecdotes, useful technical information and helpful advice for the collector but it is above all a proud tour of inspection of a sixty-year labour of love. Over four hundred photographs, show much of the author’s magnificent collection in a parade of miniature pomp and splendour.

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1561384321

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Toy Soldiers by Norman Joplin Pdf

A collector's guide to toy soldiers, discussing all types of soldiers, including early solid figures, hollow-casts, plastic figures, and new metal models; looking at the major brands; and offering advice on collecting, care, and storage.

Author : Luigi Toiati
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 1145 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781473897311

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The History of Toy Soldiers by Luigi Toiati Pdf

“Amazing . . . A must-have must-read bible for lovers of toy history and in particular toy soldiers. Absolutely glorious!” —Books Monthly Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author’s writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author’s own collection, complete this delightful book. “Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure “A book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic.” —IPMS/USA “A great journey of exploration.” —Miniature Wargaming

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : ART
ISBN : 1473885140

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Britains Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848843738

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Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century by James Opie Pdf

This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc) and a lifetime as a collector himself.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : Pei International
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1872727425

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The Great Book of Britains by James Opie Pdf

A specially bound, limited edition, numbered from 1-2500, produced to celebrate the centenary of Britains, the company which launched the first toy soldier sets in 1893. The book also includes an exclusive set from Britains, featuring the Royal Scots Greys and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : P E I International
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 187272776X

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Collecting Toy Soldiers by James Opie Pdf

Contains a short history of toy soldiers and a view of the current collecting scene. The author goes on to discuss topics like paintwork, clues to dating production, and finally building and organizing a collection. The author includes illustrations of his own acquisitions.

Author : Norman Joplin,John T. Waterworth
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Military miniatures
ISBN : 0764330624

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Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to the Present by Norman Joplin,John T. Waterworth Pdf

In 1973 Britains introduced their New Toy Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures. It has been highly successful and continues to the present day. This new book focuses on the traditional 54mm figures, illustrating nearly the complete range in nearly 1,100 photographs. Over 3,200 figures are shown with a strong emphasis on military items: British Ceremonial troops, American Civil War, Indian Army and Delhi Durbar, World War I, Knights, Zulu War, Rorkes Drift, Limited Editions, W Britains Collectors Club Membership products, Britains Centenary and Millennium issues. The book also features non-military sections on Home Farm and Circus. Special issues by the Britains Company and figures exclusive to Harrods' and Hamleys' department stores all are included. Each toy is identified in the text and captions, with a comprehensive index of all gloss-painted figures produced during the period covered. The book contains a valuation guide to each set or individual item. This reference book is the definitive work on the new Britains line.

Author : James Opie
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Military miniatures
ISBN : 0060156155

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Britains Toy Soldiers, 1893-1932 by James Opie Pdf

Author : Henry I. Kurtz,Burtt Ehrlich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : PSU:000019550176

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The Art of the Toy Soldier by Henry I. Kurtz,Burtt Ehrlich Pdf

"Briefly provides the history of major British, U.S., and European toy soldier manufacturers, shows and describes a variety of antique toy soldiers, and explains how they were made." --Google Books.

Author : Norman Joplin
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 076431520X

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Britains Civilian Toy Figures by Norman Joplin Pdf

An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public rejected war-like/military toys, providing Britains with the opportunity to introduce their Farm, Zoo and Circus lines -- all of which in some way reflected the social history of the time in the United Kingdom. Prolific in their output, Britains were quick to realise the potential of the huge U.S. market and exported vast numbers of toys via a number of importers in the eastern and mid-western states. Included are 970 colour photographs of toys including Miniature Garden, Civilian Vehicles, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Salvation Army and Cowboys and Indians, etc., along with British Royalty figures. Together with Football/Soccer and Famous Horse Racing Colors and their Jockeys, this book provides colourful insight into the hobby of collecting these hollow cast lead toys. A guide to current values is included in the captions.

Author : Richard O'Brien
Publisher : Books Americana
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029518003

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Collecting Foreign-made Toy Soldiers by Richard O'Brien Pdf

"Current values for 8,000 foreign-made toy soldiers, more than 50 manufacturers from 12 countries, 2,500 photos, including 16 page full-color section"--Cover.

Author : Don Pielin,Norman Joplin,Verne Johnson
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764311891

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American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures by Don Pielin,Norman Joplin,Verne Johnson Pdf

This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.