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Toy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong

by Andrew G. Ralston
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Unique selection of rare vintage toy cars.

If you're a collector or a history buff, Toy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong is a must-read. This book provides a valuable look into the toy industry of the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting rare and collectible toy cars made in Japan and Hong Kong. It also reveals fascinating insights into the history of the companies that made and distributed the toys, using long-forgotten trade journals and rare catalogs. The book features stunning photos and is written by Andrew G. Ralston, a renowned author and historian of antique toys.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Toy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong

by Andrew G. Ralston
$6.26 Now $2.69 Save 57% more
ISBN: 9780764311963
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $64.79
Authors: Andrew G. Ralston
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 2000-09-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Crafts, Design, Photography, American History, Asian History, Collectibles
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This book presents a unique selection of the most rare and collectible toy cars made in Japan and Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s. Three particular groups of toys are the magnificent large-scale tinplate cars made for the American market; the smaller but equally sought-after Japanese diecasts by Model Pet, Micro Pet, and Cherryca Phenix; and plastic friction-drive cars made in Hong Kong. Some of the toys pictured are so scarce that they are believed to be among a mere handful that survive in mint condition with their original boxes. This book provides many fascinating new insights to the history of the companies that made and distributed the toys, using long-forgotten trade journals, rare catalogs, and interview with people who worked in the toy business at that time.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unique selection of rare vintage toy cars.

If you're a collector or a history buff, Toy Cars of Japan and Hong Kong is a must-read. This book provides a valuable look into the toy industry of the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting rare and collectible toy cars made in Japan and Hong Kong. It also reveals fascinating insights into the history of the companies that made and distributed the toys, using long-forgotten trade journals and rare catalogs. The book features stunning photos and is written by Andrew G. Ralston, a renowned author and historian of antique toys.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.