Mack, Charlie

The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys: 1947-2001

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ISBN 13:: 9780764345609
author:: Mack, Charlie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 27.7 x 21.3 x 2.5 cm
Genre:: Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject,
Condition:: New
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The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys 1947-2001 by Charlie Mack is a comprehensive guide to the vast and varied world of Matchbox toys. Spanning over 54 years, this book showcases nearly 2,500 color photographs of Matchbox's iconic diecast vehicles, playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera. The international scope of Matchbox toys is highlighted through catalogs and packaging from a dozen languages, demonstrating the company's global reach. The book's extensive coverage includes toys produced for specific countries or companies, as well as the impact of changes to the international numbering system on miniatures in 1982. With helpful captions and a price guide, this book is an indispensable resource for collectors and enthusiasts of Matchbox toys. With its vast array of photographs and detailed information, The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys 1947-2001 is a must-have reference for anyone interested in the history and diversity of Matchbox toys.

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