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Blue Book of Dolls & Values (Blue Book of Dolls and Values, 14th Edition)

8 reviews
Jan Foulke

Hobby House Press, 1999

Excellent as always
First this isn't an ID guide and no one should approach it as such. Books for the purposes of identification abound. The Blue Book assumes you have ID'ed your doll. Second, this is a guide and more importantly it is a HISTORY of values (prices paid at shows, auctions, etc.) since the last one was published. The market has a way of fluctuating and the book is not gospel, just a guide. If you're ...

Blue Book Dolls and Values, 16th Edition

11 reviews
Jan Foulke

Hobby House Press, 2003

doll book
Very helpful book - have really been enjoying this book as I have wanted this book for years, finally got it!

Insider's Guide to Doll Buying & Selling: Antique to Modern, Insider's Guide (Insiders Guide Series)

1 review
Jan Foulke, Howard Foulke

Hobby House Press, 1995

Great book for new doll collector
I think Jan Foulke is the leading authority on doll collecting. This is a great book for beginners. It gives great advice on what to look for in a quality doll. The dolls condition can be just as important as its rarity etc... This book is not thick, but has great tips and advice. I would recommended any book by Jan Foulke. She also sells dolls on Ebay.

Collecting Antique Dolls: Fashion Dolls, Automata, Doll Curiosities, Exclusive Dolls
Lydia Richter, Joachim F. Richter, ...

Hobby House Press, 1991

Beautifully photographed and German printed visual guide to experienced lady dolls, German child dolls, Parians & many more. Contains helpful how-to-collect tips from the editor of Doll Reader. Features 137 gorgeous color and 2 b/w photographs. 124 pages.

Mary Frances Sewing Book

13 reviews
Jane Eayre-Fryer

Hobby House Press, 1999

Priceless
The Mary Frances Sewing Book was originally published in 1913 and recently reprinted in the late 1990's. An Edwardian girl staying with grandma for a few months during the summer meets the "Thimble People" (needles, scissors, pincushion, etc.) who engage her in weekly sewing lessons. The reader can work through the lessons, from learning stitches to sewing doll clothes with Mary Frances as ...

Martha Armstrong-Hand's living dolls: A picture story

1 review
David Hand

Hobby House Press, 1983

The Cutest Doll Story Ever!
This is a most delightful picture story about five porcelain dolls sculpted by doll artist, Martha Armstrong-Hand. The dolls come to life through a dream narrated by Ms. Hand's granddaughter, Beth. In the dream, after the dolls tie Beth up, they get into all kinds of mischief. Their mischievous antics are illustrated in color. I laughed out loud at their devilish behavior as I imagined real ...

Hat Making for Dolls 1855 -1916

1 review
Hobby House Press

Hobby House Press, 1990

Hat Making for Dolls 1855-1916
This book has simply overwhelmed me with its numerous, spectacular patterns and instructions! The instructions are definitely brilliant and easy to understand, yet everything comes out looking like it was so verrrrryyyy complicated! A sheer joy to have and work with! You'll be ecstatically delighted!

Steiff Identification & Price Guide

3 reviews
Linda Mullins

Hobby House Press, 2001

Steiff Identification and Price Guide Book
Good book. Has many pictures which help identify the different time periods as well as detailing the tags, eyes, material that the animal is stuffed with etc. There is also an index in the back which shows the time periods starting in the '80's through the 90's and beyond. It does not cover every animal in every time period but it is a good base book to have on your shelf.

Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears, The Complete Pattern Book

2 reviews
Linda Mullins

Hobby House Press, 1995

Heirloom-Look Bears, Made from Home
This book is a find for those who know how to craft and want a vintage- or antique-look bear at a reasonable price. It contains nine patterns for teddies based on vintage and antique bears owned by Linda Mullins. There are three traditional American bears, four German bears (one traditional, one standing on all fours, one circus bear, and one with green-tipped fur), and two pastel-colored English ...

Fashionable Terri Lee Dolls
Peggy Wiedman Casper

Hobby House Press, 1989

A detailed encyclopedic and pictorial account of the many Terri Lee doll models, faces, and costumes from the beginning to the close of their production in the 1950s. Shown are the original costumes. Actual patterns of several original costumes are given with complete instructions for their making. An additional bonus is a price guide of Terri Lee dolls compiled by the author. 80 color and 261 b/w photographs. 160 pages.

Cloth Dolls Identification & Price Guide, 1920s & 1930s

1 review
Polly Judd, Pam Judd

Hobby House Press, 1990

lenci dooll book
very helpful, interesting, even my husband got into the quality and survivability of this dolls. this book is helpful now and even more so in the future.

Betsy McCall: A Collector's Guide With Values

2 reviews
Marci Van Ausdall

Hobby House Press, 1999

A must have for Betsy Collectors, Modern and Vintage
As a primarily modern Betsy collector, I was thrilled at the vast amount of information on the Tonner Betsy dolls, and loved seeing the vintage outfits and dolls pictured in the book. Marci has really done her homework, this is one fabulous book!

5th Fashion Doll Makeovers

19 reviews
Jim Faraone

Hobby House Press, 2003

Beautiful dolls and great tips and tricks to create your own
That is what you will find in the latest edition of Jim Faraone's 4th Fashion Doll makeovers. The book is filled with beautiful shots of fashion doll makeovers, bios of the artists and best of all, in the back, tips and tricks on how to do some of the things pictured. Enhancing molded hair creations, beaded hair, create a molded mohawk style, the making of fairy wings, fabric wings, appliques and ...

Making Original & Portrait Dolls in Cernit

6 reviews
Rotraut Schrott

Hobby House Press, 2000

Great book to own
I wish I had the talent this lady has when it comes to sculptures! If you're wanting to make lifelike dolls, this is a great help!

Paris Collection: French Doll Fashions & Accessories

3 reviews
Sylvia Mac Neil, Richard Cahoon

Hobby House Press, 1992

Paris Collection French Doll Fashions & Accessories : French
As a novice french fashion doll collector, I found this book to be very helpful. I learned about the different types of fashion dolls and what to look for before I buy one. It also gives great detail on the dolls accessories, especially their dresses. I also like the fact that this book contains patterns of original french fashion gowns so you could make your own reproduction of the real thing.

Treasury of Barbie Doll Accessories: 1961-1995

1 review
Rebecca Ann Rupp

Hobby House Press, 1995

An Asset to Accessories Collectors
Upon opening this guide, Rupp demonstrates immediately why it is so essential to have this book in your library. From the Table of Contents page, all the way through to the Epilogue, Rupp presents the reader with 412 of the clearest, most colorful photos of Barbie doll accessories made from 1961-1995. With each picture, a caption is provided desribing these treasures with dates they were ...

Barbie Doll Structures & Furniture

6 reviews
Marl B. Davidson

Hobby House Press, 1997

The only book of it's kind...that I know of
WOW! This book helped me turn a trunk full of parts and pieces (That I thought was junk) into a dozen Sets . The excellent photos and parts listings are very helpful when you need to know what exactly came with any given set. This book covers Cardboard and plastic structures and sets for barbie and all her friends and family, an excellent book for any collector.

Blue Book Dolls and Values, 15th Edition

2 reviews
Jan Foulke

Hobby House Press, 2001

The Best Doll price guide book-Bible of Doll collecting!
If you buy ONE doll price guide book, this is the one to buy. EXCELLENT!

Disney Dolls: Identification & Value Guide

3 reviews
Margo Rana

Hobby House Press, 1999

FANTASTIC! ALL Inclusive Book for ANY Level of Collector!!
Margo's newest book is the BEST! There are tons of good quality, large, color photos! The descriptions in Margo's book are unrivaled! There is no one that can describe these doll's outfits, facial features, hair, and accessories better than Ms. Rana. This is not just a "price guide".....this is a must have book for identifying ANY Mattel made Disney doll that you will ever run across! ...

Antique Children's Fashions, 1880-1900: A Handbook for Doll Costumers
Hazel Ulseth, Helen Shannon

Hobby House Press, 1986

A reference manual that will aid the doll dresser in making authentic period costumes for French Bebes and German bisques of the late 19th century. Featured is a full-size pull-out pattern for a 20-1/2in (52cm) doll from The Delineator, December 1894, plus detailed instructions on patterns. Extensive glossary. 20 color and 112 b/w photographs as well as numerous illustrations. 126 pages.

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