8 items were found in the category"Dolls/By_Material/Bisque/Antique/French" that match the term "dolls" . Items 1 through 8 are shown here.

$ 42.00	Dolls - French: Scarce Book Antique French Bisque Dolls Marks Makers Beautifully illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book tells how to identify antique French dolls, including reproductions and forgeries. TREASURY OF FRENCH DOLLS – Album 2 by Lydia Richter, HP Books, 1984 English Edition, Fisher Publishing Co. Over one hundred illustrations, many of them full-page, supplement a fascinating text. This scarce book covers by chapter: In Defense of Doll Collecting; Learn from Experience; China, Parian and Bisque; Doll Bodies; Automatic, Semiautomatic and Mechanical Dolls; Doll Clothing; Important French Doll Makers; Doll Markings; Glossary of Doll Terms; Bisque Swivel Head Dolls; Bisque Swivel Head on Shoulderplate Doll; Bisque Shoulder Head Dolls; The Jumeau Gallery; Portrait Dolls; DEP Jumeau; French Society of the Manufacture of Dolls and Toys; Character Dolls and Character Baby Dolls; Mechanical, Semiautomatic and Automatic Dolls; Doll Scenes in Paintings, Engravings and Illustrations; The Doll as a Photographer’s Prop; Doll Scenes on Post Cards and Other Collectible Cards; Making Dolls; and Index. Makers include Bru, Gaultier, Jumeau,Steiner, SFBJ (Societe Francaise de Fabrication de Bebes et Jouets), Fleischmann & Boedel, Henri Rostal, Rabery & Delphieu, Lecomte (Leconte) & Alliot, Jullien and more. Whether a novice or advanced collector or dealer, one will want to add this invaluable identification text to their permanent reference library. 8.8 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 128 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. International customers please contact us for shipping options and costs. ©2003
$ 39.00	Dolls - French: Antique French Bebe Dolls Jumeau Bru Etc. Scarce Book Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey to collecting vintage and antique French Bebe dolls. HOW TO COLLECT FRENCH BEBE DOLLS by Mildred and Vernon Seeley, HPBooks, AZ, 1985.Illustrated with over 125 beautiful color photographs of childlike French Bebe dolls made 100 years ago by master doll makers, this early out-of-print book examines the differences and similarities between outstanding collectible dolls. 'This book includes facts and photos of Jumeau, Brus, Steiners, H-dolls and the rare Marque dolls. Detailed information for collectors and reproduction doll makers includes; History of Bru, Jumeau, Steiner, Marque and other companies; Facts never before revealed, such as the real name of Francois Gauthier/Gaultier; Comparison photos of hands, teeth and mouths, ears and feet of different French Bebes; Doll making procedures of 100 years ago; Modern reproduction-doll-making techniques; Over 40 photos of important doll markings.' This book is an invaluable reference for the collector, dealer, or historian of antique bisque dolls.8.5 in. x 10.8 in. softback in very good condition. 144 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. Rates vary for shipments outside the contiguous 48 states and for international mailings.
$ 55.00	Dolls - French: S.F.B.J French Antique Bisque Dolls / Illustrated Book This book 'chronicles the French dolls made by Societe Francaise de Fabrication de Bebes & Jouets – better known to collectors as S.F.B.J. This well researched book contains the history of the S.F.B.J. from its founding in 1899 up until its demise in the 1950’s, and the wide variety of dolls and toys they produced over more than half a century.' Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book is and in-depth pictorial guide complemented by rich narrative describing the history, production, makers, and identification of these dolls. S.F.B.J. CAPTIVATING CHARACTER CHILDREN , by Ann Marie and Jacques Porot and Francois Theimer, Hobby House Press, Inc., Maryland, 1986. Covered by chapter are: S.F.B.J. Contributions; History and Mergers; Economic Considerations; Anatomy of S.F.B.J. Dolls; Body Types; Character Doll bodies; S.F.B.J. Doll Heads; Character Doll heads; Ordinary Doll Heads; Members of the S.F.B.J.; Other Products Manufactured by S.F.B.J.; Exclusive Dolls; Parisian Department Store Dolls; S.F.B.J. Trademarks; Table of Doll Model Statistics; Table of Brands, Marks and Patents; Bibliography; Glossary; and Index. One of the most comprehensive books on the subject, this scarce text would make a fine addition to the permanent reference library of the collector, dealer, or historian of French character dolls. Oversize / heavy 8.9 in. x 12.7 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 238 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. International customers please contact us for shipping options and costs. ©2003
$ 42.00	Dolls - French: Open Mouth Antique Dolls Kestner SFBJ Jumeau Etc / Book Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides an in-depth pictorial survey of antique OPEN MOUTH DOLLS. By La Vaughn C. Johnston, private publication, 1974 First Edition. Approximately 250 dolls are pictured and described in this scarce out-of-print book. Descriptions include name, maker, marks, dimensions and more. Doll makers include Armand Marseille, Kley and Hahn, Simon Halbig, H. Hardoin, Jumeau, Kestner, and more. This book is an invaluable reference guide for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of vintage dolls.8.5 in. x 10.9 in. softback in very good condition. 152 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. Rates vary for shipments outside the contiguous 48 states and for international mailings.
$ 39.00	Dolls - French: Scarce Book Antique French Fashion Dolls / Makers Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out of-print book is a pictorial guide on HOW TO COLLECT FRENCH FASHION DOLLS. By Mildred and Vernon Seeley, HP Books, AZ, 1985. The photography in this book is brilliant. In addition to full page illustrations of antique French dolls, this book contains many close-up captions which will assist the reader in identifying these beauties. The book covers by chapter: Beginning the Search for French Fashion Dolls; The Fabulous Costumes; Examining the Bodies of French Fashion Dolls; Recognizing Parts of French Fashion Dolls; Pulling it Together; Glossary; Resource List; and Index. This book covers in detail the various body types, joint types, finger types, neck types, and more. Discussed are dolls by Jumeau, Huret, Bru, Gesland, Rohmer, Metlayer, Gaultier, Simonne, Steiner, and others. A most comprehensive book, this scarce text will benefit both the novice and advanced collector of antique dolls.8.5 in. x 10.8 in. softback in very good condition. 144 pages.Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. Rates vary for shipments outside the contiguous 48 states and for international mailings.
$ 36.00	Dolls - French: Antique French Dolls Bru Steiner SFBJ Jules.. Rare Book Lavishly illustrated with 239 captioned color photographs, this rare out-of-print book is an in-depth pictorial guide to antique French dolls . FRENCH DOLLS IN COLOR – Third Series by Patricia R. Smith, Collector Books, Kentucky, 1989. This in-depth pictorial guide gives examples of numerous doll makers and includes an early value guide. Covered by chapter: All Bisque, A.T. (Thuillier); Belton-Type; B.F. (Bebe Francaise); Bru; Court Doll; DEP; E.D. (Denamur); Eden Bebe (Fleischmann & Bloedel); Fashions; F.G. (F. Gaultier); Gesland; Fortune Telling Dolls; Fouquet & Douville; H.; H.G. (Guimonneau); Jullien; Jumeau; Lejeune; Lanternier; Limoges; Mascotte; Mechanical; Mothereau; Pannier; Papier Mache; Paris Bebe (Daniel & Cie); Phenix (H.Alexandre); R.D. (Rabery & Delphieu); Schmitt & Fils; S.F.B.J.; Steiner, Jules; Unknown French Dolls; and Unis. Each picture caption gives name, a terse description, dimensions, and marks. This rare book is an invaluable resource reference work and will greatly benefit both the novice or advanced collector, the dealer, or historian of antique French dolls. 8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in very good condition. 173 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. International customers please contact us for shipping options and costs. ©2003
$ 32.00	Dolls - French: Antique French Dolls Jumeau SFBJ Bru Etc. / Rare Book Lavishly illustrated in color, this early out-of-print book is a definitive guide to the identification of antique French dolls. FRENCH DOLLS: VOLUME II by Patricia Smith, Collector Books, KY, 1981. Here is a price and value guide [date of publication] by the author of many authoritative books for doll collectors. The best of the French doll makers are covered by chapter: Barnum P.T., Belton, Bru, Court Doll, Denamur, Fortune Teller, Gaultier, Gesland, H, Jullien, Jumeau, Ladies of Fashion, LeConte, Lejeune, Limoges, Mechanical, Mon Cheri, Mothereau (B.M.), Pannier, Papier Mache, Rabery & Delphieu, Reproduction, Schmitt & Fils, S.F.B.J., Steiner, Thuiller, Unknown, Unis, Verlingue, Wax, Glossary of French Doll Marks, Marks-Symbols-and Numbers, and Revised Prices for french Dolls – Volume I. In this book, the reader will learn how to gauge the condition of a doll as well as what aspects of condition most affect prices. Whether you are thinking of buying dolls to add to your collection or just want to evaluate and understand an existing collection, this little book will provide a helpful and handy reference which will—in the long run—save you from mistaking reproductions or from over-valuing and under-valuing collectible French dolls. 5.5 in. x 8.3 in. softback in very good condition. 128 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. International customers please contact us for shipping options and costs. ©2003
$ 32.00	Dolls - French: Scarce Book Antique French Dolls SFBJ Bru Jumeau Etc. Lavishly illustrated in color , this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique French dolls with values [1979]. FRENCH DOLLS – In Color With Current Values, by Patricia R. Smith, Collector Books, 1979 First Edition.Approximately 140 dolls are illustrated and described in this scarce text. Written by one of the leading authorities on antique dolls, this book covers by chapter: French Dolls; How to Use Price Guide; Henri Alexandre; Belton Types; Bru; Danel & Cie; E. Denamur; Ferte; Fleischmann & Blodel; May & Cie Freres; F. Gaultier; "H"; Jumeau; Ladies of Fashion; Mascotte; Mechanical; Rabery & Delphieu; Schmitt & Fils; S.F.B.J. (Society Francaise de Fabrication de Bebes et Jouets); Jules Steiner; A. (A.T.) Thuillier; Unis France; Unknown Makers; Buggys Collectibles; and Index. This text is an invaluable identification and reference guide. Please note that the prices given are for date of publication.6 in. x 8.9 in. softback in very good condition. 136 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 48 United States. International customers please contact us for shipping options and costs. ©2003

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