Metal Toys from Nuremberg, 1910-1979

ISBN-13:	9780887404351
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/09/1997
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 10.50(h) x (d)

For collectors, Nuremberg and toys will forever be thought of together. Whenever they hear one mentioned, they will think of the other. The firm of Georg Kellermann stands completely in the tradition of quality and originality for which Nuremberg toys are famous. In its 96 years it exported toys around the world. It is little wonder that the Kellermann collectors are also found almost everywhere. This is the perfect book for those collectors and other toy aficionados. There has never been a book like this. It covers an important era in toy manufacturing with wonderfully detailed color and black and white photographs. In addition it provides an exact record of the firm's production, correct manufacturing dates, accurate catalog specifications, catalog facsimiles, background information on stampings and dies, patent and registration papers, actual market values, and naturally, correct and accurate details of construction material. A book that will be cherished by all toy lovers and collectors.