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Category of doll and collectibles reference books and price guides.

Activity Books - Teddy Bears

Item #	Description	Quantity	Price
Click for more detail... DOK0002	Ultimate Teddy Bear Sticker Album 1992 The Ultimate Teddy Bear Sticker Album, by DK Publishing, in 1992, is approximately 9 by 12 inches in size, and has over 60 lovely color photo stickers of antique and collectible teddy bears. The book includes interesting information on each one of the sticker pictures. New and mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of all 3 photographs. Circa: 1992 Condition: New Size: Approximately 9x12 inches Type: Activity Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: DK Publishing Edition: 1992	1	Your Price: $15.00

Book, Hard Cover Doll Reference

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Click for more detail... HOB0028A	Patsy Doll Family Encyclopedia, V. 1, Schoonmaker, 2nd Hardcover reference book, Patricia N.Schoonmaker, Patsy Doll Family Encyclopedia, Volume 1, has 224 pages, 429 total illustrations with 137 of them in color, and 329 doll photographs. This reference book has much research and detailed information; it is not a value guide. It was copyrighted in 1992, with a 2nd printing in 1995 by Hobby House Press. It has material on the late 1920s through 1949 of Effanbee Patsy and Skippy dolls. Second and third printings are exactly alike. New and mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of the 2 photographs. Circa: 1992, 1995 Condition: new Size: 11 by 8.5 inches Type: Doll Reference Book / hardcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press Author: Patricia N. Schoonmaker Edition: 2 Pages: 224 ISBN: 0-87588-375-3	1	Your Price: $30.00
Click for more detail... HOB0028B	Patsy Doll Family Encyclopedia, V. 1, Schoonmaker, 3rd Hardcover reference book, Patricia N.Schoonmaker, Patsy Doll Family Encyclopedia, Volume 1, 224 pages, 429 total illustrations with 137 of them in color, and 329 doll photographs. This reference book has much research and detailed information; it is not a value guide. It was copyrighted in 1992, with a 2nd printing in 1995 by Hobby House Press. It has material on the late 1920s through 1949 of Effanbee Patsy and Skippy dolls. Second and third printings are identical. New, mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of the 2 photographs. Circa: Sept., 1995 Condition: new Size: 11 by 8.5 inches Type: Doll Reference Book / hardcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press Author: Patricia N. Schoonmaker Edition: 3 Pages: 224 ISBN: 0-87588-375-3	1	Your Price: $30.00

Books, Soft Cover, Doll Reference and Value Guides

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Click for more detail... IDD0001	Collector's Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s Book Soft cover reference book, by Cindy Sabulis, Collector's Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s, is 272 pages long, and has numerous color doll photos and brochure pictures and a few gray-scale catalog and brochure pictures, values and information. This first edition book (1st) book is from 2000, and was printed by Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Books. New, mint condition. The values are from 2000. Please note in comments section of order form if lower-priced and slower media mail is preferred, and the rate will be adjusted. Click to expand listing for the best view of both photographs. Circa: 2000 Condition: new Size: 11 by 8.5 inches Type: Doll Reference and Value Guide Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Collector Books, Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Author: Cindy Sabulis Edition: 1 Pages: 272 ISBN: 1-57432-162-5	1	Your Price: $30.00

Collectible Doll Guide

Item #	Description	Quantity	Price
Click for more detail... HOB0011	Jan Foulke, 6th Blue Book of Dolls & Values 1984 Jan Foulke, '6th Blue Book of Dolls and Values', was copyrighted in 1984, by Hobby House Press. The 6th Blue Book has information about both antique and modern dolls, and it gives values as they were in 1984. The blue books are collectibles in their own right. There are numerous color and black and white photos and information on collecting dolls. Pre-owned, in excellent condition, has slight tear on cover, inside is perfect. Click to expand this listing to for the best view of the photograph. Circa: 1984 Condition: Used Type: Doll Value Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press Author: Jan Foulke Edition: 6 Pages: 384 pages	1	Your Price: $30.00

Collectibles Beanie Baby Reference Book / softcover

Item #	Description	Quantity	Price
Click for more detail... BAN0002B	Ty Beanie Tracker, 3nd Edition, 2007 Ty Beanies Tracker: The World's Most Complete Ty Guide, Third Edition, Bangzoom Publishers, original publication 2003, this version was published in 2007, and its values are as they are in 2007, so it is very recent. This soft cover book includes a wealth of information as follows: values, pictures, birthdays, verses, and other information on the history of Ty beanie babies, beanie buddies, beanie kids, beanie boppers, teenie beanie babies, pinkys, and other bean bag types of Ty plush. Also included is information on the beanie tags. This is the most recent guide available. It has 480 pages and weighs over 2 pounds. It is packed with 4,000 plus color pictures. Book is heavier than usual. New, mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of the photograph. Circa: 2007 Condition: new Size: 9 by 6 inches Type: Collectibles Ty Beanie Baby Reference Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Bangzoom Publishers Author: Karen Holmes Editor Edition: 3 Pages: 480 ISBN: 978-097790995-7	3	Full Price: $29.00 14 % off! Your Price: $25.00 Qty:  123

Collectibles Reference Books Hallmark Ornaments / softcover

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Click for more detail... BAN0003	Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Value Guide, 1973-2006 'Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Value Guide Second Edition: 1973-2006', Second Edition, Bangzoom Publishers, Nicki Pierce Editor, from 2006, has large softcover book, includes values, color photographs, and information on over 7,500 Hallmark ornaments, tree toppers, and other related Hallmark decorative collectibles. It has 306 pages. There is a comprehensive index and separation by categories. New, mint condition and up-to-date information through the 2006 Hallmark ornaments and collectibles. Click to expand listing for the best view of the photograph. Circa: 2006 Condition: new Size: 11 by 8.75 inches Type: Collectibles Reference Book Hallmark Ornaments / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Bangzoom Publishers Author: Nicki Pierce, Managing Editor Edition: 2 Pages: 306 ISBN: 0-9772927-9-7	2	Your Price: $25.00 Qty:  12

Collecting Books Hard Cover

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Click for more detail... HOB0005	Cissy: Identification and Price Guide Book 2003 A. Glenn Mandeville and Benita Cohen Schwartz, 'Cissy: Identification and Price Guide', hard cover reference book, was copyrighted and published in 2003 by Hobby House Press. It is 160 pages long. It includes the history of, values, other information, and mostly color photographs of Madame Alexander Cissy fashion dolls from the 1950s through early 1960s and the Alexander Doll Company's recent revival in the late 1990s through 2003. This beautiful, informative book is in new and mint condition. Click to expand listing for best view of the photograph. Circa: 2003 Condition: new Type: Doll Collecting Book / hardcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press Author: A. Glenn Mandeville and Benita Cohen Schwartz Edition: 2003 Pages: 160	1	Your Price: $30.00

Doll and Collectibles Reference Books / Soft Cover

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Click for more detail... ATT0001	Reed, Bears and Dolls in Advertising Book 1998 Large Paperback book by Robert Reed, 'Bears and Dolls in Advertising: Guide to Collectible Characters and Critters', was published by Antique Trader Books in 1998, and it has 168 pages. This reference book has excellent information on advertising characters; and it has many color photos. It includes the 1998 values for advertising dolls, bears, and plush, and other advertising characters. It is in new and mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of both photographs of the the front and back covers. Circa: 1998 Condition: new Type: Dolls and Collectibles Reference Book Guide / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Antique Trader Books Author: Robert Reed Edition: 1998 Pages: 168	1	Full Price: $27.00 7 % off! Your Price: $25.00

Doll Gift and Art Book / hardcover

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Click for more detail... HOB0026	Ho Phi Lee Dolls for Sentimental Reasons Book 1999 Hardcover gift/art book, by Ho Phi Le, 'Dolls for Sentimental Reasons', is 64 pages long. This beautiful book includes color photos of antique dolls that illustrate inspirational and love messages with vivid nature and antique doll photos and art. The book was published in 1999, by Hobby House Press. This beautiful hard cover art book is new and mint. Click to expand listing for the best view of both photographs. Circa: 1999 Condition: New Size: 8.5x8.5 inches Type: Doll Art Book / hardcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press, Inc. Author: Ho Phi Le Edition: 1 Pages: 64 ISBN: 0-87588-516-0	2	Full Price: $18.00 8 % off! Your Price: $16.50 Qty:  12

Doll Price Guide and Reference Books / softcover

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Click for more detail... BAN0001	Jan Foulke's Guide to Dolls 2006 Book Jan Foulke's 'Guide to Dolls: A Definitive Identification and Price Guide', Bangzoom Publishers, 2006, is a softcover book, that includes doll values,and numerous photographs; and it was authored by by Howard Foulke. This book is 346 pages long and has numerous color photographs and information on both Antique and Modern Dolls. Sections are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, which is helpful for locating information. The book is in new, mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of the photograph of the book cover. Circa: 2006 Condition: new Size: 8.5 by 5.5 inches Type: Doll Price Guide and Reference Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Bangzoom Publishers Author: Jan Foulke Edition: 1 Pages: 346 ISBN: 0-9772927-8-9	3	Full Price: $30.00 7 % off! Your Price: $28.00 Qty:  123

Doll Reference Books Hard Cover

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Click for more detail... HOB0027	The Crissy Doll Family Encyclopedia ID and Price Guide Hardcover reference book by Carla Marie Cross, 'The Crissy Doll Family Encyclopedia Identification and Price Guide', has 112 pages, numerous color photos, and much information and values as they were at the time of the 1998 copyright. This Hobby House Press reference book has interesting and important information on Ideal Crissy, Velvet, Mia, Cinnamon, and all of the other Ideal Growhair-family dolls. The book is in new and mint condition. Click to expand listing for the best view of both photographs. Circa: 1998 Condition: new Size: 11.5 by 8.75 inches Type: Doll Reference Books / hardcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press, Inc. Author: Carla Marie Cross Edition: 1 Pages: 112 ISBN: 0-87588-522-5	1	Full Price: $30.00 17 % off! Your Price: $25.00

Doll Reference Books, Paperback

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Click for more detail... CBS0002	Doll Values Antique to Modern Eight Edition, 2004 This gently used softcover doll reference book and price guide is entitled 'Doll Values Antique to Modern', and this is the Eight (8th) Edition by Barbara DeFeo and Carol Stover, which was published in 2004 by Collector Books, a Division of Schroeder Publishing Company. It has 324 pages and numerous color photographs. This book provides a treasure house of information on dolls in addition to values as they were in 2004, doll markings, and other general information. The book has been gently used as the bottom edge of the front cover and a few of the first pages are bent. It has all pages in excellent condition, is tightly bound, and is otherwise in excellent condition. This book is heavier than usual. Click to for the best view of a photograph of the book's front cover. Circa: 2004 Condition: used Size: 8.5 by 5.5 inches Color: color photos Type: Doll Reference Book / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Collector Books, Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Author: Barbara Defeo and Carol Stover Edition: 8 Pages: 384 ISBN: 1-57432-382-2	1	Your Price: $16.50

Doll Reference Books, Paperback, Hobby House Press

Item #	Description	Quantity	Price
Click for more detail... HOB0013	Jan Foulke 10th Blue Book of Dolls and Values 1991 Jan Foulke, '12th Blue Book of Dolls and Values', copyrighted in 1991, by Hobby House Press. This soft cover book provides valuable information on both antique and modern dolls, and it gives values as they were in 1991. It has 422 pages, numerous color and black and white photos, and helpful information on collecting dolls. This book and others in the series are regarded as collectibles. Pre-owned, in excellent condition, looks like new. Please note in comments section of order form if lower-priced and much slower media mail is preferred, and the rate will be adjusted. Click to expand listing for the best view of the photograph. Circa: 1991 Condition: used Type: Doll Reference Book and Price Guide / softcover Country of Origin: US Publisher: Hobby House Press, Inc. Author: Jan Foulke Edition: 10 Pages: 422	1	Your Price: $27.00