With entries ranging from Acme Doll Company to Wooden Dolls, the completely revised and updated second edition of “200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide” by Dawn Herlocher makes identifying and valuing precious dolls a breeze.
This exceptional book provides thorough historical information on 176 different manufacturers, as well as comprehensive pricing grids that give up-to-date values for variations of the same dolls. Collectors will find detailed descriptions of each of the more than 5,000 doll listings and more than 400 photographs. Among the dolls featured are Cabbage Patch Dolls, Francois Gaultier, Catterfelder Puppenfabrik, Armand Marseille, Munich Art Dolls, Jumeau, Madame Alexander, Oriental Dolls, and more. Herlocher also provides tips on collecting and caring for dolls, as well as a thorough listing of doll clubs.
Herlocher has been collecting dolls for 32 years. She has conducted extensive research as a consultant for historical societies, private collections, and museums throughout the eastern United States. Herlocher is also the author of “Doll Makers & Marks” and currently serves as technical advisor for various auction houses and publications. She resides in Mackeyville, Pa.
“200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition” can be purchased from major bookstores (ISBN 0-87341-886-7) or directly from the publisher, Krause Publications, Book Department PR02, PO Box 5009, Iola, WI 54945-5009, for $27.95. Shipping of the first book costs $4, plus $2.25 for each additional book. Residents of the following states please add appropriate sales tax: Calif., Iowa, Ill., N.J., Pa., Tenn., Va. and Wis. Non-U.S. addresses pay $20.95 shipping for the first book and $5.95 for each additional book. Contact Krause Publications at (800) 258-0929, or visit online at www.krausebooks.com.
To order: Contact Krause Publications, Book Department PR02, P.O. Box 5009, Iola, WI 54945-5009 or 800-258-0929 or www.krausebooks.com

… read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.

... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.