Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s

A comprehensive overview of diecast toy cars of the 1950s and 1960s. Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Matchbox, Solido, Tekno and Tootsietoy manufacturers are examined in detail, as well as many lesser known brands.

A propos de l'auteur

Andrew Ralston received his first Dinky Toy car, a Riley, when he was about five years old, and ever since has been passionately interested in anything to do with cars. He has built up an extensive collection of models, with a preference for the more unusual items, and has written many articles on the subject for magazines in Britain and the USA. Educated at the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, Andrew is a teacher by profession and has also published numerous textbooks on the English language. 

Résumé

Back in print after a long absence!Comprehensive overview of diecast toy cars of the 1950s and 1960s. Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Matchbox, Solido, Tekno and Tootsietoy, as well as many lesser known brands around the world. Extensively illustrated, an ideal introduction to the subject, and a valuable source for experienced collectors.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Anderw Ralston, Ralston Andrew
• Edition: Veloce publishing plc
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 10.06.2017
• EAN: 9781787111172
• ISBN: 978-1-78711-117-2
• Pages: 128
• Catégories: Livres de conseils > Nature; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / General, hobbies, c 1960 to c 1970, c 1950 to c 1959, c 1960 to c 1969, C 1945 To C 1960, Road & motor vehicles: general interest, Road and motor vehicles: general interest, Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Toys & Games, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Transportation